Chapter 3067


    Feeling somewhat awkward, Cindy gathered her courage and said, "I guess


    I''ll ride with Nicole."


    Although she''d previously traveled with Martin, now that she''d decided to leave, she suddenly didn''t


    know how to face him. Maybe more than anything, she worried about her own reluctance to part ways.


    "Come in my car," Martin suggested, breaking the silence for the first time.


    Cindy secretly bit her lip, feeling a mix of emotions, but she could only agree with a stiff nod. "Okay."


    Once in the car, they both sat in silence, the air heavy with tension.


    "You..." Martin started.


    "You...” Cindy started at the same time. They paused, then Martin said," You go first."


    "No, you first,” Cindy deferred.


    In truth, Cindy didn''t have anything particr to say; she just wanted to break the ice and avoid the


    awkwardness. But now that Martin prompted her, she found herself at a loss for words.


    Seeing her hesitation, Martin spoke up, "I just wanted to say, if you need any help, you can ask me."


    Cindy bit her lip slightly, trying to hide the bitterness in her heart as she replied, "No need, I can


    manage on my own."


    "You don''t have to be so formal," Martin''s brow furrowed slightly.


    With a faint smile, Cindy looked at Martin, her gaze steady. "I didn''t bring much with me when I came,


    and I won''t be taking much back. I can handle it myself, really."


    Moreover, she figured that sorting things out by herself might help her keep her emotions steady


    Martin heard her but didn''t push. He felt a bit sad inside.


    Quietly sighing, Martin told Cindy, "Okay then, just make sure you''re cautious with everything."


    "I will," Cindy said.


    After a while, everyone reached the restaurant. They stood together outside their cars and all nodded,


    saying, "Let''s head in."


    "Okay," Lulu said with a sad look, "This will be my first time finding it hard to say goodbye at a farewell


    dinner."


    "Yeah," Spencer replied, trying to cheer her up, "But remember when Cherry left? You weren''t this sad."


    "Well, that was different. Cherry left to find happiness, but Cindy..." Lulu paused, not wanting to say the


    word ''heartbreak.''


    She understood that mentioning Cindy''s reasons now would only make it more awkward for Cindy.


    She thought to herself, ''After living in San Joto for so long, Cindy must have felt really sad to decide to


    leave.’


    "I''m going back because I miss home, and, well, that''s where I belong," Cindy said, trying to sound


    cheerful.


    But what she didn''t say was that part of her reason for leaving was because she didn''t feel like she fit in


    here.


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    "Let''s head inside," Nicole suggested, sensing the somber mood.


    "Sure." They all agreed silently and went into the restaurant together.


    Once they were seated and had ordered, Cindy lifted her ss first. "I want to thank you all for being


    so kind and weing since I came to San Joto.


    You''ve been amazing friends, and I feel really lucky to have met you."


    "We''re lucky to have met you too," Lulu replied, smiling warmly.