Chapter 240

Wanda hadn't replied to Denton at the bar about whether she would go to the basketball game. She didn't expect that by the time she got home, he had already followed up with another message, still waiting for her answer. "Wanda, are you busy? Come to the basketball game, okay?" Wanda had a bit to drink that evening. Her head felt a little light, but she wasn't drunk and remained clear-headed. She lay on her bed and replied to the message, "I'm not sure if I'll have time. I'll go if I'm free." Denton responded instantly, "Okay. I'll be waiting for you." He seemed to ignore the part where she might not be free and just assumed she was going. Wanda didn't respond further, nor did she feel like thinking about it. So, she went straight to sleep. The next day, she was woken up by a phone call from Charlotte. Wanda groggily picked up the phone. She didn't even have time to say "hello" before she heard Charlotte's energetic voice coming through. "Wanda, are you up yet? Get up quickly.