Chapter 38

Yvonne couldn't help but wonder what was on Leroy's mind. They were supposed to be enjoying the art exhibit together, yet his thoughts seemed far away. Was he thinking about someone else? Leroy snapped out of his daze, realizing he had drifted off. "Sorry, Yvonne. I just remembered something," he said, offering her a faint smile. Yvonne, ever cheerful, brushed it off with a light laugh. "It's fine, Leroy. But whatever you were thinking about must've been pretty good—you couldn't hide that smile," she teased, her eyes twinkling with curiosity. Leroy hesitated for a moment. "Just... an old memory," he explained, but a sharp voice interrupted him from behind. "Well, if it isn't Dr. Olson. I didn't expect to see you here," Scarlett said as she walked up with Cedric by her side. Leroy and Yvonne turned to face them. Scarlett's expression was guarded, while Cedric's smug grin showed he was already gearing up to mock Leroy. "Let me guess," Cedric began, giving Leroy an exagge