章節 53: Chapter 53: Let Her Be Happy for a While (1)

It had been a long time since they last saw each other, so naturally, the two girls had a lot to catch up on. Madeleine immediately took Ruby to a relatively quiet corner to sit and chat.

Ruby and Madeleine had been inseparable since kindergarten, like a pair of twin flowers. Even though they hadn't seen each other for three years, their closeness hadn't been affected. They completely disregarded their surroundings and chatted animatedly and rapidly without pause.

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Suddenly, at half-past eight, the lights of the banquet hall dimmed, interrupting Ruby and Madeleine's conversation.

Madeleine turned her head and saw the light on the stage: "The birthday banquet is about to start, let's go over there."

Ruby smiled and stood up, holding Madeleine's hand, as they walked towards the stage.