Chapter 145 - It was your fault (1/2)

The bus ride to Joreen's school was even quieter. The little talks made by any of them to make it less awkward was futile. This was Joreen's graduation and so, they had to make her happy at the very least.

”Jo, you have to smile. You can't look like this today” Sara nudged.

Joreen faked a smile at her before she turned to fiddle with her schoolbag again.

Sara sighed. This was all her fault. Everything was. But what was she supposed to do?

When they got to her school, the first person they saw was Miss Kang.

In her usual cheerful tone, she welcomed them. ”I am really glad to see you here”

She said to them all but it was obvious she was referring to Jianjun who looked totally inattentive.

”Glad to see you too Miss Wang. You look stunning by the way” Sara complimented

”Oh dear” She playfully hit Sara's arm. She snuck a glance at Jianjun but he seemed to be lost in thought. Poor her.

”Hello little pie” She crouched down to meet Joreen's height and pinched her cheeks lightly. ”Why the sullen look? Aren't you happy?” She asked.

”I am okay. Thank you” Joreen replied casually.

Miss Kang took note of the cold air around them. She was about to ask questions before she heard a feminine voice behind her ”My favourites” The person called.

They were all surprised to see her. Joreen looked even stupefied, when she registered the person was real, she dashed towards her and wrapped her arms around her in an embrace. ”Mum!” Only a few seconds before tears began to stream down her face.

Cixi Wang smiled and bent down to hug her fully. ”I missed you darling”

”I missed you. Why didn't you tell me you were coming?” Joreen said between tears.

Sara had a big smile on her face. It was really a pleasant surprise seeing Aunt Cixi around. Jianjun was pleased also.

”Aunt!” Sara also joined the embrace. ”Why didn't you call us? Do you know how worried we were?”

When they broke free from the hug, she looked at Jianjun who was smiling at all of them. ”Hello brother” She said in a perfect English accent. She also greeted Miss Kang who gave her a warm smile in return.

”Alright Jo, stop crying. Mummy is here. How could I ever miss my baby's graduation?”

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”How have you been?” Jianjun asked her after they took their seats in the hall. Cixi sat in the middle while they both sat down beside her. Joreen had gone to join her classmates.

”Long story I'm sorry for worrying you all. The last one month was a disaster. I tell you” She turned to look at Sara.

”You look prettier than the last time. I can see Jinyong is treating you well.”

Sara literally laughed out. Where has this woman been?