But a blooming rose was placed in my hand.
Maeve Lane looked resigned, "I've always thought of you as a friend, but you put in so much effort. I can't embarrass you in front of everyone."
She withdrew her hand and looked up, "I'm returning it. I initially thought I could accept it, but it seems I can't."
Maeve didn't care about the rumors at Aurelia University. As long as they didn't reach her, she didn't have time to hold grudges, but Henry Hughes had a much better reputation than her.
If she rejected him, his share of those rumors would increase.
So initially, she planned to accept it first, then find a chance to explain things to Henry Hughes.
But Julian Fairchild showed up.
He disrupted her plan. If she accepted it under these circumstances,
the meaning would be entirely different.
Julian Fairchild's previously dim eyes suddenly brightened at Maeve Lane's words.
He looked at Maeve with burning eyes and asked in an inquiring tone, "Just now, you..."
