Chapter 196
While Eliana answered a call, Thomas peeled an orange and casually said, “Did you guys know? Matilda got off the plane and came back today”
Adam replied, “She’s back today? Some time ago, I heard she planned to step down from the spotlight.”
Landon
nchuckled. “Looks like Cameron’s family will have to set up another table for the New Year celebration disis year!
Cameron, sitting nearby, said. “This time, she’s coming back to switch careers”
Thonus looked surprised. “Huh? Switch careers? To what is she leaving the military!”
Cameron replied, “She’s probably going into news anchoring. The position’s already lined up.”
The Palmer family had one daughter, who was injured during a mission last time. This time, she returned to Dratora City to recuperate. Given het age, it was also the right time for her to settle down.
Cameron kitew a bit more of the inside story than the others. In any case, once Matikla returned, she would likely become a news anchor for the military channel.
Once Eliana finished her call, she said while bending down to pack her tennis racket, “We won’t be training today. I need to head home early. It seems my dad’s old comrade’s daughter has returned, and we’re having dinner together tonight.
Thomas said. “Oh, you mean Maride?“
Eliana paused momentarily and replied, “Yeah, you know her too, right?”
Adam added. “We were just talking about her a moment ago.
Landon said. “Cameron mentioned that she’s probably going to become a news anchor this time she’s back”
Eliana paused for a moment. Cameron’s guess turned out to be entret. From Eliana’s memories of her previous encounter, Marilda became a news anchor. She hadn’t expected Cameron to be so well–informed.
“Alright, I’m leaving now. See you tomorrow–po, actually, see you next week, Eliana said, waring at them while carrying her tennis racket She quickly left the tennis court and headed straight out of the school.
Cameron watched Eliana walk away, her figure slowly disappearing. Turning back to the others, he said, “T’ll be leaving now”
Cameron had accompanied the team to supervise the installation of the new equipment, though his presence wasn’t strictly necessary. He’d hoped to see Eliana, but he decided to do the same since she had already lef
After Eliana returned to the Davis family, she changed into a fresh set of clothes and joined them for dinner.
At Sunway Hotel, Sebastian had reserved a private room in advance, waiting for the Paliner family so arrive. Since it was a reunion of old friends, formality was unnecessary. After giving them the room number. Sebastian settled in the private room to wait
Eliana sat beside Lucy, with Owen on her right. She noticed that Owen seemed distracted, so she called, “Owen.”
Owen didn’t hear her “Owen, Eliana called again.
“Huh?” Owen snapped out of his thoughts and turned to look at Eliana. “Eliana, what’s wrong!”
Eliana smiled and asked, “What are you daydreaming about?”
Owen paused for a moment, his gaze flickering before he sighed sofily. “Maybe it’s because we haven’t seen each other in a long time. I wonder
what she’s like now.”
Eliana replied. “That’s true. I heard you and Matilda grew up together, right”
Owen and Matilda were less than a year apart in age. Owen was born in early winter, while Matilda was born in summer. The two were close in age and attended the same school from elementary through high school.
Later, Owen pursued a degree in business administration, while Matilda went to a military academy
Matilda had a great personality. When they were children, she kept her hair short, and they would play mischievously together, forming a deep bond. It wasn’t until she got her first period in middle school that Owen truly realized Matilda was a girl.
In his memory, it was during the summer of their senior year when school had already ended late after the evening study session. Thinking of
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Matilda as a girl, Lucy asked Owen to walk her back further that night. They ate ice cream together before Owen sent Matilda home.
When they were almost home, Matilda stopped under the streetlight, turned around, and, with the half–eaten ice cream stick in her mouth, asked Owen which school he was planning to attend.
Since Owen was likely to pursue a finance–related major, he mentioned that he might study abroad. Matilda paused momentarily, then replied that she was attending a military academy.
“Oh, okay” That moment marked the beginning of their separation. At the time, Owen didn’t think much of it. Their school didn’t seem vital since they would still see each other in the future. He waved at Matilda and said, “Go on, it’s time for me to leave too.”
“Wait.” Matilda pulled the ice cream stick out of her mouth and handed it to Owen
The stick engraved the words: [A bright future ahead]. That year, it was popular to have messages carved on ice cream sticks, like a surprise bax- once the ice cream was finished, one would find a blessing or wish engraved on the stick,
Owen took the ice cream stick and heard Matilda’s clear, melodic voice. Then, I’ll wish us both a bright future ahead”
After a long time, when he graduated from university, Owen returned, while Matilda went to the border. They never met again. What Owen remembered most clearly was those words.
Owen snapped out of it and told Eliana. “It’s funny how our memories improve with age. I didn’t think she was special when we were together, but I started to miss her after we separated.”
The person who wasn’t particularly remarkable has now become the ideal choice in Owen’s heart. Eliana smiled, understanding the meaning behind Owen’s words.
A sound came from outside the private room five minutes later–the server was bringing the Palmer family in The door to the room was pushed open, and everyone quickly stood up to greet them.
Two people with an exquisite presence walked in from outside the door. Hudson Falmer was dressed in a gray administrative jacket, and his wife, standing beside him, wore a beige coat and a gentle and graceful demeanor. “Oh, Hudson, you’re here!” Sebastian called.
“Sebastian!” Hudson called. Sebastian laughed as he walked around the chair to embrace Hudson,
Gisselle Clemons, standing beside Hudson, smiled gracefully and called out to Lucy, Lucy
ou guys finally arrived. Let me introduce you Lucy said “This is Eliana. Owen, greet them.
“Gisselle, you
Owen stepped forward. “Gisselle, Hudson,” he greeted,
Gisselle nodded at him and said, “Owen, long time nursee” She then turned her gaze to Eliana, her smile still bright. “Ah, this is the girl you mentioned; you’ve found her! That’s wonderful. She looks just like you did when you were young
Eliana smiled warmly. “Hello, Gisselle and Hudson,” she greeted.
Hudson noticed Eliana and clapped his hands together. “Well, this is great! Our first meesing and I forgot to bring a gift for you?
Sebastian said. “Well, with our relationship, there’s no need to stand on ceremony. Please be seated, Wait, where’s Matilda? Why isn’t she here?”
Gisselle replied, “Matilda said she just got off the plane, which was delayed. She’s taking a taxi and should arrive in about ten minutes. We came ahrad so you wouldn’t have to wait too long.”
Lucy said. “I see. No worries, let’s sit down first and under the dishes:
SEND GIFT
