Chapter 613

Hailey and Natalie set out early that morning. The garment factory was far from the city, so if they didn't leave early, half the morning would be gone by the time they arrived. Yarrick left a little earlier as well. By 9:00 am sharp, he was already in Melanie's office. "Didn't you say your classmate wouldn't be here until 10:00 am? Why are you here so early?" Melanie asked with a smile as she stood up to greet him. It had been a while since she'd last seen him, and somehow, he looked even more handsome than before. As time went by, he was growing increasingly mature. That calm, confident presence of his had only grown more captivating. "Well… I missed you, so I came earlier to see you." As he spoke, he handed her a neatly packed box of tea leaves. It was a blend he and Hailey drank regularly. It was refreshing and easy on the body. "Wow! Yarrick, you even got me a gift? Why, thank you!" Melanie's eyes lit up at once, and her smile grew even brighter. She accepted the tea with bo