Chapter 144 - 142: Preparation For The Spring Ball (2/2)

"Don't we have to go to the orphanage on the 8th? Also, we need to talk to the children on that day as the concerto would be on the week after" Douglas raised He was particularly invested on the concerto as he was also helping Emily with that

Geoffrey paused to think, "How about this, the rehearsal would be scheduled after lunch So, everyone can go to the orphanage first, then colas nodded his head "Fair enough"

Serena just wanted to do an eye roll Douglas was a cannon fodder just asking to be squashed Anyhatever he wanted to do was none of her business

After that, as there were nowas adjourned

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"Serena, please wait a moment" Geoffrey said when she was about to exit the door

Serena stopped walking, while in her head she thought that if not because of Leonard, she would have changed her seat's location so that she can escape this kind of encounter easier Anyway, not wanting to be rude, she turned to face Geoffrey

Leonard felt it ard for hi that they were alone, Geoffrey walked to where she was Then he s you, but in the end, I realized that it's best to just ask you straight out Serena, I would really like to escort you to the Spring ball, would you let etically "I'm sorry, like last time, I already have Leonard as my partner"

"I see…" he said While at the back of histo Leonard

Serena looked at Geoffrey's expression If he was disappointed, he did not let it show He just smiled at her and nodded "If that's it then…"

"Would youlunch with me?" Geoffrey asked

Serena shook her head, "I'irls"

Geoffrey wanted to furrow his brows Was she avoiding hi to ht face he nodded his head Anyway, he doesn't aged

"Then, I'll go ahead" Serena finished She felt a little guilty but perhaps if she acts this way, he will get the hint

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