Many of her classmates greeted Tilda warmly.
The group chat was lively, with several classmates mentioning her by name.
Caught up in a cheerful mood, Tilda smiled and typed, âHello, everyone.
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âWhat are you up to these days, Tilda?â
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âShare a recent photo with us!â
âKeanu is here too.
Say hi to Tilda, Keanu.
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Some classmates brought Keanu into the conversation.
Tilda knew that if she responded to the questions related to Keanu, they would become the subject of discussion among her classmates.
She took a deep breath, calmed herself, and quietly read through the messages before closing the chat.
Keanu sent her a private message.
She opened it and read, âTilda, I added you to the group chat.
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âThanks,â she replied.
Meanwhile, the group chat buzzed with activity, and her phone kept vibrating.
Sheldon, with his big curious eyes, noticed.
âMom, Dad said you should rest.
Why are you still working?â he asked sweetly, assuming she was texting for work.
Tilda smiled, ruffled his soft hair, and glanced at Lyndon sitting across from her.
She put the group chat on do not disturb mode.
She then explained, âIâm not working, sweetheart.
Itâs a group chat for high school classmates.
Weâre planning a reunion, and everyone is catching up.
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Lyndonâs eyes narrowed slightly.
âA reunion?â he asked, his tone casual but with a hint of curiosity.
When he thought about Keanu also attending the reunion, a sense of unease began to well up inside him.
âWhen is it?â he asked, taking a sip of water and appearing lost in thought.
âTomorrow night at half past six,â Tilda answered, reading the notification from the class monitor.
âWhere?â he continued.
âVincent Bar,â she said, not looking up, focused on another message from Keanu.
âAre you still dizzy?â Keanuâs message read.
âMuch better,â Tilda replied.
âHow about I pick you up for the party tomorrow?â he offered.