Sensing Ashlyn’s hesitation, Katelyn began typing a message to Khalid. Katelyn’s fingers moved swiftly as she wrote, “I have a friend heading to Miexham as well. Would you mind looking after her? It’d set my mind at ease knowing she’s with someone reliable.”

Ashlyn felt a bit anxious as she watched Katelyn send the message. This was her chance to be closer to the person she admired most! While Ashlyn was a bundle of nerves, Katelyn remained composed and confident.

Before a full minute had passed, Khalid’s response appeared on the screen.

“No problem at all. When is she leaving? I need to depart tonight because I have something urgent to take care of.”

Katelyn glanced at Ashlyn, saying, “He agreed. He’ll be leaving tonight.” Ashlyn flashed a smile at Katelyn and said, “Really? That’s wonderful.” The chance to be close to Khalid, her idol, was something Ashlyn had never even dared to dream of until now.

Katelyn immediately recognized the excitement in Ashlyn’s expression.

After a brief moment, Katelyn typed a quick reply.

“I’ve already spoken to her. Thanks for looking out for her.”

Khalid’s response came shortly after. “It’s nothing. Just send me her contact info.”

Without wasting another second, Katelyn swiftly sent him Ashlyn’s number and WhatsApp account.

Before long, Ashlyn’s phone buzzed with his friend request.

Katelyn glanced at Ashlyn and said, “Alright, I’ll leave you two to work out the details. Just make sure to let me know when you get to Miexham.”

Ashlyn gave a quick nod and flashed Katelyn an ‘OK’ sign.

As she was about to step out, Ashlyn paused, then turned back toward Katelyn. “I almost forgot… Are you and Mr. Adams together now?” The memory of what had happened in the car returned, and a gentle smile crept onto Katelyn’s lips as she replied with a nod, “I suppose so.” Though they’d shared a kiss, she hadn’t officially agreed to be his girlfriend yet. But was that enough to consider them a couple?

Being in her first serious relationship, Katelyn felt unsure about the proper steps. She had never experienced this kind of emotion with Neil before. He had merely proposed, and they married. This truly was the first time she had felt anything like this.

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Ashlyn’s eyes widened in disbelief. Seeing Katelyn’s gentle smile, Ashlyn found herself at a loss for words.

Despite Vincent and Katelyn being well past the age of youthful romance, they behaved like fresh-faced lovers.

Struggling to articulate her thoughts, she exhaled gently and said, “Well, best of luck!”

After all, their relationship was their own, and as long as Katelyn was content, that was all that mattered.

Ashlyn then added, “I need to start packing. How amazing it is to be traveling back to Miexham with my idol!”

The excitement made her feel as though she was floating on air.

Katelyn smiled warmly. “Go on, then.”

Watching Ashlyn leave, she prepared to take a shower. Later, as she lay in bed, she found sleep elusive, her eyes wide open and thoughts racing. Her thoughts drifted, mostly circling back to the kiss she had shared with Vincent in the car. A gentle smile formed on her lips as she traced her finger lightly over them.

Without sending Katelyn a message, Ashlyn left, and Katelyn couldn’t pinpoint when sleep had finally claimed her.

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