Chapter 43 His Fantasies

• "Ederic, we've missed you just as much. I'm grateful you came back after your graduation. I had thought you might never return," Alistair admitted with a hint of relief in his tone. Ederic let out an awkward chuckle as the conversation flowed, and their ordered dishes arrived.
• The gathering proved to be a wonderful occasion for Ederic to spend valuable time with his cherished friends. Yet, in a distant corner of his heart, there was a lingering yearning for Aaron, who seemed to disregard his very existence. After a while, they wrapped up their time together and went their separate ways.
• Later that night: