Filed To Story: Returning to Her Not-So-Poor Family
Had Romeo heard everything?
And Joyce was also feeling a bit embarrassed. She had just asked Mirabella who made the first move when they were kissing.
“What a cheeky question! It’s okay to gossip about it in private, but now the person in question heard it”
“I was just gossiping aimlessly.” Joyce was at a loss for words.
“Me too. Don’t take what I said seriously.” Mavis was worried that Romeo would think less of her and not let her be friends with Mirabella anymore.
“No worries, it’s just a friendly joke among classmates. To be honest, Joyce, I think your suggestion is quite thoughtful. Maybe Bella could consider it”
Romeo looked at Mirabella with an indulgent smile.
Mavis was stunned. Could it be that Romeo agreed with her suggestion?
Did that mean he actually hoped to be engaged to Bella?
That would mean he really liked Bella, wouldn’t it?
Oh my God, why did this feel so sweet?
“It’s always been me taking the initiative between Bella and I.” Romeo turned to Joyce, satisfying her gossip-loving heart.
Joyce was taken aback. She didn’t expect Romeo to answer such a question.
She was both surprised and thrilled. Oh my God.
“You go ahead first.’ Mirabella stepped forward, “We three are injured, and we need to walk slowly.”
“Do you want me to carry you?””Keep your distance.”
Mirabella thought he was doing it on purpose, letting her classmates know how close they were.
“Well, I’ll go downstairs first.” Romeo looked at her with a smile, tousled her hair, and turned to the two girls behind Mirabella. “I’ll leave Bella in your care.”
“No problem; Joyce replied subconsciously.
After Romeo left, Mavis couldn’t help but exclaim, “Oh my God! I’m still in a daze, Bella. Romeo is so good to you. He listens to you, and does whatever you ask him to do!”
“And the way he was just now, answering our questions. He’s so obedient.”
Joyce too couldn’t hold in her excitement.
The two of them gossiped all the way to the restaurant downstairs which was completely reserved.
There was an array of delicious dishes on the table. Joyce and Mavis were stunned. Wasn’t this a bit too extravagant?
“Bella, we can’t eat all this.” Mavis felt it was such a waste. There were at least twenty dishes, right?
“with Romeo here, even if he doesn’t order this much, the resort manager would definitely prepare this much,’ Mirabella explained.
Romeo’s status was evident, and this resort belonged to him. Who would dare to serve his guests with only a few dishes?
“But where is Romeo? Isn’t he eating?”
Just as Joyce was wondering, the manager stepped forward to explain, “Mr.McMillian is dining elsewhere. He thought his presence would make you uncomfortable.”
“Oh my God, he’s so considerate”
Romeo wasn’t around, so Joyce and Mavis could eat to their heart’s content.
“Mmm, this is delicious. Is it coated with salted egg yolk? It smells so good.”
Mavis always shared the tastiest bites with Mirabella.
When Joyce came across something scrumptious, she’d share it with Mirabella too. “Such a pity, If only Nydia was here, she’s such a foodie.”
“No problem, we can pack some for her.”
“Bella, you’re the best! But won’t we embarrass you? Won’t the manager think we’re like starving ghosts reincarnated, acting as if we’ve never seen good food before?”
Not only were they feasting like kings, they were also planning on taking some home.
“Sharing good food with friends is nothing to be ashamed of.” Mirabella didn’t see a problem and even showed her support, “If there’s anything else you like, I can have it packed for you.”
“Bella, you’re too kind”
In the end, they left with full bellies, and the manager had the kitchen prepare some extra dishes for them to take away.
A helicopter ride back to school would have been too conspicuous, so Romeo arranged for a car to wait for them at the resort’s entrance.
Knowing that Mirabella was taking her classmates home, Romeo gently cradled her face and said, “Let me know once you’re done with school stuff, and I’ll come pick you up.”“Okay”
“Doom’s gang will likely make a move soon, so stay cautious.” Romeo looked into her bright eyes, warning her, “If there’s danger, find a way to contact me like you did today.”
“I got it”
“Try not to get hurt.” Romeo continued, still holding her face, “Take care of your wounds, don’t let therm get wet, and change the bandages later.”
Mirabella couldn’t help but laugh at his fussing.
Romeo caught on to her amusement and chuckled, “Am I nagging too much?”
“No”
Romeo leaned down to give her a quick peck on the lips, his eyes filled with reluctance, “Alright, you should go now.”
Mirabella finally got in the car.
Romeo personally closed the car door for her, reminding her to message or call him once she arrived.
“Alright”
Mirabella knew he had to deal with the guys they caught today, so she motioned for him to get back to work.
“So, Mr. MeMillian, shall I depart now?” The driver was eager to start the car, but wasn’t sure if Romeo was done with his instructions.
“Make sure you get them safely back to school” Romeo advised, “Drive slowly on the way.”“Okay, Mr. McMillian”
Mirabella waved at him, and it wasn’t until Romeo’s figure had shrunk to a dot in the distance that Joyce and Mavis began to tease her.
“Bella, Romeo really cares for you, he’s giving so many instructions for such a short journey.”
“1 feel like even our driver, Hans, is feeling the pressure, I can teil he really cares about you.”
“You better call him once we get back.”
Half an hour later.
As soon as Mirabella got back to school, she received a call from Grandpa Beck.
“Hey, Mirabella, where are you? We’ve made some progress on Carol’s antidote. I’ve had a major breakthrough”
The voice of him echoed through the phone, “Huh, kid, you thought you could stump me so easily?”
Mirabella couldn’t help but chuckle, “I’ll be there in a bit”
She had barely hung up the phone when she saw Barry, Adair, and Mya racing towards them.
“Bella.” Barry and Adair greeted Mirabella in unison, both panting, as if they had just heard some news and had hurried over to meet them.
Mirabella nodded in acknowledgment.
Barry’s gaze immediately fell on Joyce’s face, “What happened to your face?
Who hit you?”
“I tripped and hurt myself.”
“Liar. That clearly looks like a punch. Who was the lunatic who laid hands on you?” Barry barely touched Joyce’s injury when she winced in pain and let out a stifled gasp.
“Who the hell did this?” Barry looked angry, as if he was both sympathetic and ready to stand up for Joyce at any moment.
Recognizing his concern, Mirabella knew he must have feelings for Joyce. She softly added, “The guys who did this have already been dealt with by my men.”
“Why did they attack Joyce?”
“Why do you have so many questions? It’s so annoying!” Joyce stomped her foot and walked ahead.Barry followed her, “You’re injured and can’t I even ask? What are you carrying? Let me hold it.”
Joyce refused, but Barry snatched it from her anyway, “Even when you’re hurt, you’re hoarding food.
You’re such a foodie.”
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