Chapter 1478

Even if Phoebe suspected Jack, without evidence, there was nothing she could do. No matter what, he had to figure out whether "As It Was Before" was really Phoebe. "Oh, you're Jack's classmate? Come in! I'll go get him. There are apples on the table. Just wash one and help yourself, Phoebe." "Thank you, Mrs. Holland," Phoebe replied sweetly. Almost immediately, Helena's voice rang out from the hallway. "Jack! Jack, come out! Your classmate is here to see you." He tidied up the pages of the diary and walked out. "Phoebe, here's your notebook." "Thanks," she said, relief washing over her as she took it. Helena, ever the hospitable host, chimed in, "Phoebe, have a seat! It's almost noon, and I'm already cooking—just stay and have lunch here." Phoebe's cheeks flushed slightly as she shook her head. "Oh, Mrs. Holland, thank you so much. But I've already made lunch plans with a friend, so I should get going soon." "Oh, I see..." Helena looked a bit disappointed but nodded. "Alrigh