Semua Bab Sorry, but I'm Out of Your League: Bab 371 - Bab 380

Spencer curled his lips and asked, "Don't you need to go for training?""Some time will be taken for preparation before the training camp," Jacob explained. "I can make time. A few days off is doable.""Alright, then."Seeing the two easily figure out the details of the outing, Connor quickly spoke up, "I'm coming, too!"Jacob glared at him. "You're coming? Forget it."Connor was reluctant."What do you mean 'forget it'?""Just stay put here."…The outing was decided. Spencer didn't have to do much, whereas Jacob had to handle preparation for two days before managing to find time to head out.The two of them didn't go that far.Jacob was the one who organized things. They first departed on the high-speed rail. Then, they rented a shared bicycle after getting off and rode to the base of a mountain together. All this was quite interesting for Spencer.The two hiked their way up the mountain. Lush greenery was everywhere they could see. The view from the top was astoundin

Ariana forgave him. The two embraced one another tightly.And then, Spencer awoke from his dream.Jacob was sitting by his bedside. After scolding him, he said, "Look what you've done to yourself! What am I supposed to tell Mr. Ulrich Senior when I get back?"Spencer opened his eyes, then kept them shut again.It felt like Ariana's warmth and familiar, tantalizing fragrance were still lingering in his arms.But now, it was all gone.If he had the option, he would wish he could keep dreaming forever and never wake up.Jacob inhaled deeply and began giving him instructions.Finally, he said, "Not even celery. You hear?"Spencer still had a dazed, lost expression on his face.Jacob seriously wanted to punch him right then and there. He inhaled deeply again. "I'm going back to the division. I've already wasted half a day…"Spencer opened his eyes again. "Then, you should go.""How am I supposed to go when you're in this state? You're basically on death's door!" Jacob yelled. "W

Jensen scoffed. "I don't care about your gift anyway."Ariana gently tapped the water with a twig, saying, "Well, I won't give you one, then.""You're just trying to annoy me!" Jensen huffed again. "Where else would you find such a great childhood friend if I stopped being yours?""Alright, now. I'll stop teasing you," Ariana said. "It's getting chilly in the evenings now that fall's here. Take care of yourself."Jensen was actually more concerned about her. He gave her a few more reminders before hanging up the phone. After the call, Ariana sat for a while longer, then set the twig aside.She stood up, grabbed the cushion from the rock, and started walking back. The small river was right next to a village of about 60 households. Most young adults were away, leaving mainly the elderly and children behind.This tiny village was far from town, making schooling a challenge for the kids. When Ariana arrived, a volunteer teacher was about to leave, so she stepped in to fill the role.

"Is this the gift you wanted to give me?" Jensen gritted his teeth. "You knew you were pregnant back then?"Ariana promptly placed the baby in his arms. "Well, do you like it or not? If not, just throw it away."As a doctor, Jensen had certainly held babies before. Yet, this was Ariana's child. The baby was so small and delicate that he was tense all over, holding the child without daring to move.Ariana watched him with a smile as Jensen took a deep breath, his body stiff, and looked down at the little one. At over three months old, the baby had long since outgrown its unattractive newborn appearance and had become chubby.Jensen swore he was not exaggerating—this little bundle of joy was the most beautiful baby he had ever seen."Everyone says the baby's eyes and mouth look like mine. What do you think?" Ariana asked.Jensen looked closely and indeed saw traces of Ariana's childhood features in the chubby face. Having grown up with Ariana, he remembered her childhood self very

Ariana did not know what else to say apart from apologizing. Meanwhile, Boa hit her back a few more times before finally breaking down and crying while holding her. This was different from when Boa had gone abroad.Back then, they had stayed in touch and knew how each other was doing. On the other hand, Ariana had just up and left, with only Jensen to relay a message. It had been over five years—nearly two thousand days—without a single word from her.Boa was truly angry with Ariana. If it had not been for Jensen's updates assuring them that Ariana was fine, Boa would have gone out of her mind with worry. Eventually, the three of them cried, fussed, and scolded for a good while before finally calming down.Sienna sniffled and looked at her two best friends. "You two look like raccoons with all that smeared makeup..."They looked at each other and burst into laughter. Then, Boa gave Ariana another playful shove and scolded her lightly, "What are you laughing at?"Finally, the four