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Chapter 18 Hearing this, Emily suddenly burst out laughing again. This time, she doubled over clutching her stomach, tears welling at the corners of her eyes. Keith grew annoyed. Gripping Emily’s arm, he said through gritted teeth, “Why laugh again? I’m dead serious–took me forever to muster the courage.” Emily watched his cheeks puffing with irritation, finding it utterly endearing. She straightened up solemnly. “After we return, come adopt a puppy with me. You seem experienced.” Keith pointed at himself. “Me?” “Yep.” Emily reined in her smile and gave a firm nod. Keith furrowed his brows slightly, half–doubting. “You serious?” Emily was about to speak when a familiar teacher approached them. “Emily, Keith, what’s got you two so cheerful?” His booming voice instantly drew attention from other teachers, and soon a crowd gathered. 01 26 Chapter 18 A buzz of overlapping voices filled the air. “Heard you two just had dinner together? What’d you cat? Candlelit dinner?” “Meant to ask–did you get along driving here? Want me to swap seats with Emily for the ride back?” To this question, Emily and Keith responded in unison. J “Not necessary.” As she spoke, Emily and Keith exchanged a glance, seeing a smile in each other’s eyes. The other teachers, seeing this, started teasing even more raucously. Emily couldn’t handle this kind of situation. She pushed Keith into the crowd, swiftly turned, closed the door, all in one smooth motion….