The raise of Maureen Smith and her Good Luck System-Chapter 75 - Visit to a Restaurant with the Donald family

But back then he hadn’t thought that far, just afraid that Liam would lose his temper.

“You go out first,” Liam interrupted him, “Let me be alone for a while.”

But Niel couldn’t help but say,

“If you feel deceived, and very angry and don’t want to see Maureen, how about letting Lawyer Daniel negotiate with the Dean for Maureen to change classes?”

Although Maureen was also his friend, he had only known her through Liam.

Deep down, Niel sided with Liam.

“Deceived?

How has Maureen deceived me?

It was said in the post that she was nice to me because she wanted to make Richard jealous.

I don’t believe a word of it.”

“She’s not that kind of person.

Don’t you dare believe it, and don’t spout nonsense.

If you hear anyone gossiping again, just punch them.”

Liam spoke without any emotion in his tone.

The light in the private room is dim, making it hard to discern his expression.

“I always consider my own will in the things I do.

If I am unwilling, even a knife to my throat wouldn’t make a difference,” Liam said.

He wouldn’t reciprocate someone’s feelings for him just because they liked him.

It might have started when he removed his mask, or perhaps during that night in the library, or maybe even earlier, the instant when their fingers touched – he realized he was in love with Maureen.

Hence, there was no deception, nor any misunderstanding.

He didn’t care if Maureen had loved someone else before, all he cared about was whether Maureen liked him now.

Now, it’s clear.

She doesn’t like him.

She merely sees him as the boss, her series of good deeds towards him after her transfer might have been just to blend into the class more quickly.

It was him who, after spending his life without any affection, mistook a small kindling for a roaring flame waiting for him.

He had let his imagination run too far, far too far.

Liam felt extremely embarrassed.

After a silence that lasted who knows how long, he tugged at the corner of his mouth,

“Don’t mention what happened today.”

No one knew about the farce that he had caused.

After today, he could act as if nothing had happened.

Niel looked at him, and only said,

“Okay.”

Despite Liam’s efforts to rally himself, he still couldn’t stop his body from shaking in empty dread.

A flash of lightning streaked through the sky, illuminating Liam’s pale face.

And then, the torrential rain outside began to pour down.

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Maureen ended the call, feeling confused.

Why did Niel need to make such a strange call?

Why not just talk in school tomorrow?

Regardless, she first marked Liam’s birthday in her phone’s memo.

Back when they were messing about, she was preoccupied with her own thoughts and didn’t hear clearly.

Luckily, Niel reminded her again.

This time, she would remember.

Maureen’s memo was full of dates, important days of significant people, including Josephine, Aunt Donald, and Laurel.

After some thought, she circled November 5th and placed it on top to ensure she wouldn’t forget.

“Maureen, the food is getting cold,” Laurel called her.

Maureen hurriedly returned.

Aunty Donald moved Maureen’s favourite dish towards her and asked with care, “Do you want to move in with us?

However, our house isn’t ready yet.

We made a down payment just two months ago while we were abroad.

It will probably be about a month before we can move.

The place is in a great neighborhood, it’s a second-hand villa—”

“That’s okay, Aunt Donald,” Maureen responded without hesitation.

“I’ll live at school.

It’s more convenient for me.”

Aunt

Donald hastily asked again,

“What about the winter and summer holidays?

You will need a place to go, right?

Otherwise, won’t you be afraid when the school is all deserted?

Come to our house!

As soon as you agree, we will arrange a room for you right after we move into our new house.”

Upon seeing Maureen hesitating, Mrs.

Donald hurriedly said, “What are you hesitating for?

Your Uncle Donald and I have watched you grow up, you’re hardworking and diligent, we’ve always treated you like a daughter.

We are now economically capable of helping you, so why hesitate?

Your grandma even entrusted us with taking care of you before she passed away.

If we knew how your own parents would treat you, we wouldn’t have left the country.”

Laurel also said, “That’s right, and Maureen, didn’t you say you were going to take me shopping for clothes?

In a few days, we will need your help with the transfer formalities and a lot of other things.”

With her head bowed and holding her Spoon tightly, Maureen felt a slight sourness in her nose.

She nodded and agreed,

“Okay.”

Upon hearing Maureen’s agreement, the entire Donald family was thrilled.

But since the Donalds had just returned to the country and were staying in a hotel with many matters unfinished, they could only let Maureen stay in school for the time being.

When the winter vacation starts, she could move into the new house the Dongs just bought.

After having a lively meal with Donald’s family, the four of them exited from the restaurant’s second floor.

Seeing the heavy rain outside, Mrs.

Donald said, “Let’s send you back to school first, then we’ll go back to the hotel.”

Not being polite with them, Maureen directly replied,

“Okay, thank you, auntie.”

Maureen, Mrs.

Donald, and Laurel stood under the restaurant’s eave, waiting for Mr.

Donald to drive the car over.

A familiar car was slowly driving by.