Chapter 72

Francine thought for a while and said, "Well, since today's your graduation ceremony, why don't we go and celebrate?" Corinne yawned. "Thanks, but no thanks. There's nothing to celebrate." Nevertheless, Francine continued to cajole her and took her arm warmly. "It couldn't have been easy for you to go through four years of university, so that's a good enough reason to celebrate! I know a shopping mall with a lot of limited-edition new fashion styles. How about we go for a walk together?" Corinne gazed down at the way Francine was hooking her arm and raised her eyebrows strangely. "You want me to go shopping with you right now?" Francine nodded eagerly. "That's right! It's not like we have anything else to do if we go home early! Why don't you come shopping with me?" Though it was rare that Francine was kind to Corinne, it would nonetheless be a positive development because she would have less trouble if she could get along peacefully with everyone at the Holdens. With that though