Chapter 136

Evan shook his head, unexpectedly pulling out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket. He didn't smoke usually. "Forget about it, go and chat with your siblings." Mother Thompson pulled Evan into a crowd of girls. Evan had been a distinguished figure at school, an idol the girls worshipped, and as time had passed, a touch of maturity had been added to his features, which made him even more charming. Working in the fashion industry, he quickly became the center of attention, as the girls surrounded him with giggles and chatter, making the atmosphere lively. Eliza was never much for conversation, sitting for a while, she walked into the yard. Bordering the yard wall was a row of short, lush, holly bushes, along with two long flower beds, the yellow chrysanthemums in full bloom. "Eliza." Evan also squeezed his way out from the crowd and came to her side. Eliza glanced at him and then lowered her head, reaching out to lightly touch the petals of the chrysanthemums. She wasn't sure if business