Chapter 65

“What alumni gathering?” Amelia Johnson asked. “Oh, it’s just a get-together my college classmates planned. The student council president from our year organized it—it’s a big deal.” Sabrina Johnson clutched Amelia’s hand. “Sis, you really have to go. I mean, you didn’t really go to school, right? You wouldn’t get chances like this often.” Amelia gave her a soft, apologetic smile. “Sabrina, I’d love to go, really, but I already told my cousin I’d attend another event with him.” “That cousin of yours, from that no-name college? Can that even compare to Sabrina’s university?” Grace Williams chimed in, her tone dripping with mockery. Amelia lowered her eyes slightly. “I’m not even sure which college he graduated from…” Seeing Amelia shrink back like that, looking all unsure, made Sabrina secretly thrilled. “So, sis, which school did you graduate from?” “I…” Amelia bit her lip. “Sabrina, I think I’ll skip your reunion. I’m heading upstairs to rest.” Amelia’s quiet retreat had both Sabrina