Gratitude
Author: Paul_okito
last update2024-06-06 23:59:12

"Hannah! Hannah! Wait up!" Andrew called out desperately, rushing towards her, hoping for a chance to apologize and seek her forgiveness.

However, his pursuit was abruptly interrupted as he found himself face-to-face with Stanley and a group of his college associates. Andrew halted in his tracks, confronted by their presence and their attempts to impede his progress.

"Well, well, well! Look who we have here! The trash kid in a fancy suit," Stanley sneered, taking a sip, his words laced with contempt.

Stanley proceeded to draw the attention of the security guards, summoning one to approach Andrew under his command.

"And isn't that the same outfit Hannah is wearing?" chimed in one of Stanley's cohorts, emphasizing the similarity. "I suppose it's a coincidence... or perhaps more than that."

"I can't help but wonder how you managed to gain entry here. You're clearly from a lower socioeconomic background, and this event isn't meant for people like you," another of Stanley's friends mocked,
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