Chapter 1852


    Evening had fallen.


    Arabe had barely finished her dinner when a message from Ophelia popped up on her phone. It


    read, [Heading out now. I''ll be at Reflections Vi in 20 minutes.]


    With a swift thumbs-up emoji reply, Arabe looked up and announced to her parents, "Mom, Dad, a


    friend of mine will be stopping by for a visit soon."


    "A friend? " Keh and Louisa were pleasantly surprised and excited to hear that their darling


    daughter had invited someone over. It wasn''t an everyday urrence.


    "What does your friend prefer to eat and drink? I''ll have it prepared right away," Louisa said, her own


    hunger forgotten amidst the surprise. Arabe hadn''t had friends over since she moved back home six


    months ago, so this friend must be quite special to her.


    "She''s not picky, anything can be fine. There’s no need to fuss," Arabe reassured her parents,


    standing up from the table, "You guys enjoy your meal. I''m going to wait for her by the entrance."


    "It''s chilly outside, put on an extrayer!" Louisa called out after her daughter. Once Arabe had left,


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    Louisa turned to Keh, trying hard to contain her joy. "Our daughter''s finally inviting friends over.


    This is wonderful. What do you suppose young girls like to eat and drink these days?"


    "If she''s friends with Be, then I''d wager they have simr tastes and interests," Keh spected,


    ncing at the half-eaten te of food in front of his wife. "You can finish up your food. I''ll have the


    staff prepare some fruit and snacks. Be''s gone to wee her, so her friend must be close."


    Louisa couldn''t sit still to eat, rising from her chair. "I''ll go tell the boys toe downstairs. When their


    sister''s friend arrives, they should at least say hello, have a brief conversation. This is Be''s first time


    bringing someone over; we need to make a good impression and show some warmth!"


    The staff were left puzzled, unsure if they should clear the table or wait, as the couple had left their


    meal halfway through, clearly too preupied to eat.


    Arabe stood at the entrance of Reflections Vi, quickly replying to a message from Romeo. Soon,


    the re of headlights approached.


    A sleek ck sports car, its engine purring, pulled up in front of her.


    "Hey, sweetheart," Ophelia said, greeting Arabe with her radiant smile, her hair rolled into a chic bun,


    which added a yful charm to her appearance.


    Her beauty was like a plum blossom thriving in the snow; subtle yet breathtaking, never moring for


    attention yet impossible to overlook.


    "How long have you been waiting? Aren''t you cold?" Ophelia asked as she stepped out of the car and


    gently rubbed Arabe''s rosy cheeks. "I shouldn’t tell you about my arrival time. You''re nearly frozen.


    And look at your little red nose!"


    Pulling out a dozen gifts from the trunk, Ophelia struggled to carry them all.


    Arabe quickly moved to help, teasing with a light smile, "What are you, Santa us with your bag of


    presents?"


    "I''ve got to make an impression as your friend," Ophelia chuckled, realizing theirbined efforts


    weren''t enough. She had intended to call over a security guard for help, but as she looked up, she


    froze in surprise.


    Following Ophelia''s gaze, Arabe saw her parents and brothers emerging from the house to greet


    them, the reception grander than she''d anticipated.


    "What''s going on?" Ophelia was bewildered, having only nned a casual visit.


    "You must be Be''s friend. I''m Be''s mother. It''s a pleasure to have you," Louisa greeted with an


    elegant and warm smile. She intended to shake hands, but seeing Ophelia''s armsden with gifts, she


    quickly interjected, "Dear, you shouldn''t have brought these gifts. Coming over is gift enough. Here,


    boys, help out!"