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    At this point, Jeff had already flopped down beside Elliana, kitten purring in his arms.


    Ruben scowled. “Jeff, how the hell did you find us?”


    Jeff shrugged. “When I peeked through the door crack, I saw Elliana sneaking out, so I followed her.”


    Elliana blinked. This kid’s hobby was spying through door cracks? Seriously? What she didn’t know was that Jeff had been hanging around on purpose, hoping to catch her sneaking out. And tonight, luck had been on his side.


    Ruben groaned but gave up. Jeff was already here—no getting rid of him now. “Fine. But no noise. Sit still. If you disturb me, I’m sending you back.”


    “Yes!” Jeff beamed. As long as he got to stay near Elliana, he didn’t mind ying statue.


    Then came another rustle behind them.


    All three turned. This time, it was Lance.


    Ruben’s face soured even further. Great. Another nuisance.


    Jeff wasn’t thrilled either. He’d been watching Lancetely and had noticed that Lance had developed feelings toward Elliana. He didn’t want topete with Lance for her attention.


    Elliana didn’t want to see Lance, since Cole had warned her to keep her distance from him, and she didn’t want trouble.


    Clueless to the collective rejection, Lance walked up cheerfully. “Ruben, Elliana, Jeff!”


    Jeff narrowed his eyes. “Lance, what are you doing here?”


    Lance shrugged. “I saw you sneaking out and got curious. Didn’t expect to find this…”


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    He didn’t say the rest out loud, but inwardly, he was thrilled. He got to see River—his idol—in the flesh.


    Ruben rubbed his temples, clearly done with the night. “If you’re here to look at the moon, sit down and shut up. One word, and you’re out.”


    Lance zipped his lips and sat beside Jeff.


    And just like that, the night froze in silence—four figures under the stars, staring up at the moon.


    Time passed. Elliana’s neck began to ache. She rolled her shoulders and nced sideways—only to find Ruben had dozed off, stretched out on the rock.


    Her movement caught the attention of Jeff and Lance, who then noticed Ruben was fast asleep.


    Ruben was in his seventies, and catching a cold from sleeping out here without a nket would undoubtedly take a toll on his condition.


    The three exchanged nces.


    Elliana whispered, “Lance, cover Ruben with your jacket.” Lance quietly pulled off his coat and draped it over Ruben.


    “Phones on silent,” she added.


    Lance and Jeff quickly pulled out their phones and muted them. With everything settled, Elliana looked at Ruben and sighed. Just how long was he nning to sleep out here?


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