There were too many of these emotions for her liking.

So, after that dance, Hermione secretly made a decision - to continue to be Sean Wallop's best friend, of course, just the best friend.

She shouldn't give up on herself because of Sean and fall into worry - especially since Sean can't give her the uniqueness she wants.

So, when Stephanie found her and wanted to attend the dance with her, she happily agreed - saving the philandering carrot from having to worry about it anymore.

She didn't take Stephanie's promise to heart - I don't need this so-called time to develop a relationship, I don't want to compete with you for a boy, and I don't need this kind of promise that's almost a charity.

She understood very well that Stephanie was not giving charity, but clearly put forward the concept of 'competition': Let Sean go this time, and I will give you a step in competition - this is what Stephanie wanted to express.

However, she doesn't like to compete with other girls for a relationship, and her pride doesn't allow herself to do so.

She didn't want to comment on why Stephanie was so... so generous, but she just wanted to be herself.

That's what she originally thought.

However, what happened after that...

Sean has no self-awareness at all!

This playboy is still working tirelessly to treat the three girls equally well!

And...and he also expressed more true aspects of himself alone.

He looked so cowardly and tired in front of himself - he looked for himself.

She admitted that she hesitated - did this mean she was unique?

Pride and emotion are like two threads that can never intersect, but they are intertwined due to the expansion of emotion, which makes Hermione extremely distressed.

However, the moment Stephanie graduated, she suddenly felt a huge sense of relief - this straightforward, smart, and beautiful girl could no longer stay by Sean's side like she could.

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Everything became happy.

Then it came to an abrupt end today.

I should welcome my friends back, I should stick to my pride - but why am I so upset?

Hermione took several deep breaths and intertwined her fingertips making unknown movements.

Stephanie didn't speak, just looked at Hermione quietly.

After a long time, she stood up and said: "I will only do what I should do - Hermione, I can't help you."

Hermione's eyes flashed with anger: "I don't need your help either."

Stephanie smiled: "Then I hope I can still be your friend."

Hermione stared at the other person's beautiful face and spit out small bubbles unconsciously.

Then, she stood up impatiently: "You have always been my friend!"

"so?"

Hermione gritted her teeth: "No so! I, I! I haven't thought about it yet!"

Stephanie followed Sean's example and blinked innocently: "Then I'll wait for your answer."

Seeing her imitating Sean, Hermione became very angry: "Did you do it on purpose?"

"Of course -" Stephanie smiled charmingly, and her beautiful face even stunned Hermione for a moment.

Hermione bit her lip angrily, and then said: "If I start to hate you, it must be your fault!"

"Well, I don't think that day will come."

"You're so quick to imitate Sean's obnoxiousness...Okay, where will you sleep tonight?"

Stephanie smoothed her long hair: "Hogsmeade, it's time for me to go back."

"Then let's go quickly, you - eh? What's on your neck, you were bitten?"
Chapter completed!