Charlotte continued ,"On seeing the pair of earrings, I quickly recognized it."
"Charlotte, you should accept the gift. He might be hurt by your behavior today."
Charlotte's response was curt. "Let him be."
The two friends walked in silence for a moment, the only sound being the rustling of leaves beneath their feet in the serene Oakwood Park. As they strolled, they approached a cozy cafe near the park's edge. Akai got up to order their drinks and returned with two steaming cups of coffee, setting them down on the small table between them.
"I'll stay at your house today," Charlotte blurted out, breaking the silence.
Akai's expression was understanding. "Okay," she agreed simply, her eyes filled with empathy.
With that, the two friends sat back in their chairs, cradling their coffee cups.
"You know, he made me do the cooking in the hotpot restaurant." Charlotte spoke, a hint of annoyance in her voice.
