Realizing that it would be challenging to resolve the situation with Tyler as a witness. Missus
Campfieldsâ face twitched in fear but ordered the servant to bring Issac down the stairs regardless.
Issac was still aching from Tylerâs kick the night before and lost all strength when he saw Tyler. âMister
Hart, I was foolish for offending Miss Shaw.
Seeing that this is my first offense, please spare meâ¦â
Missus Campfieldsâ expression darkened.
After all the paperwork was in place, it was almost noon. As they walked out of the police station,
Selene said, âThank you for your help today, Mister Hart. Letâs have lunch together.â
Gloria scowled. âSeleneâ¦â
Selene lifted an eyebrow. âGloria, Mister Hart came all the way to help you. Itâs noon, and you know itâs
common courtesy to treat him to lunch at the very least.â She shot Gloria a disapproving look. âYou
canât possibly be so stingy that you wonât buy food for a man whoâs helping you out.â
Gloria knew that she would sound pretentious if she disagreed, so she turned to Tyler and asked,
âTyler, would you like to have lunch together?â
Tyler glanced at his phone and noticed that he had not received any call or text.
He had purposefully moved the wheelchair and crutch away from the room, yet Vicky had not even
texted him. 1
She appeared to be scared of him, but her pride remained intact.
Tyler narrowed his eyes coldly and took it as a sign that Vicky had not learned her lesson. Determined
to see how stubborn Vicky could be, he said, âSure.â i
Selene beamed, and even Gloria grinned.
In a restaurant, the three sat down.
Selene and Gloria sat next to one another, while Tyler sat across them.
Gloria and Tyler were both quiet people, and since they had not seen each other for years, they did not
have many common topics.
Selene, on the other hand, was a host and was talented at starting conversations without making
anyone feel awkward. She avoided topics that would make Tyler or Gloria uncomfortable, and the three
managed to dine in a cheerful atmosphere.
When they were about to be done with their food, Selene said, âMister Hart, Gloriaâs birthday will be in
a few days. Itâs been years since she returned to Zendonia, so I want to organize a birthday party for
her. Youâve known her for some time, soâ¦youâre definitely going to come, right?â
Tyler glanced at Gloria, who was looking at him hopefully.
After a few moments of silence, he nodded. Gloriaâs eyes lit up.
Tyler left after lunch. Gloria stood outside the restaurant and stared at him until he faded from view.
âGloria, you lost the chance to be with Tyler four years ago because you werenât proactive enough.
Why are you the same way four years later, now?â