Lauren’s skeptical approach
Later, Lauren came across me, her face displaying a mixture of wonder and distrust. ‘What’s going on?’ she said, attempting to sound casual yet demanding. Her gaze swept over me, searching for any sign of surprise. I simply shook my head and smiled, trying to preserve the secret for as long as possible. Even though I knew the surprise was imminent, her perseverance was fascinating.
Lauren’s Skeptical Approach
Her confusion was clear
I smiled playfully and said, ‘You’ll see soon enough.’ Lauren’s brows widened slightly in interest, but she dismissed it as if it didn’t matter. She was clearly attempting to put things together, but she finally let it go. I looked at Clark as she walked back into the mob, and we both stifled knowing smiles. For the big unveiling, everything remained on schedule.
Her Confusion Was Clear
