Chapter 316

Right after Sammy and Dom had left, Wilbur was about to rest when the phone rang. He saw that it was a call from Nancy and hurried to pick it up. "Hello, Nancy! How have you been?" "I'm alright, Wilbur. I know you're a busy man, but there's a gathering tomorrow night with all our classmates. Will you be coming?" "I'll pass this time." Wilbur had lost interest in these gatherings since what happened the last time. Nancy sighed. "I don't want to go either if I'm being honest." "Well, don't go, then!" "I know, but everyone's been giving me hell for it. They're saying I'm all cocky now that I've gotten a promotion at work, I don't feel good turning them down." Wilbur let out a sigh. Sometimes these things could really be beyond one's control. "Well, I guess you'll just have to go, then." "I… I was wondering if you could go with me?" Nancy asked in a feeble tone. Wilbur wanted to say no, but Nancy had been one of the first people to ever show genuine concern for him back