Randy started unpacking the bags, but Erica was unimpressed.
"It's Debra's coming-of-age ceremony, and you bring durian?"
"What's the matter? I've got some for her, too."
Randy enthusiastically handed out durian cakes to everyone.
Debra looked down at the box in her hand, unsure of what to say. She never imagined that on her coming-of-age day, she'd be gifted a durian cake.
Randy glanced at his watch and said, "You guys enjoy yourselves. I've got something to do. I'll be going now."
"Where are you going?" Erica protested.
"Marion is back from overseas. I'm going to pick him up," Randy explained.
Debra froze at the mention of the name. "Marion?"
"Yeah. You met him when you were little," Randy replied, puzzled.
"Marion is my cousin," Erica chimed in. "Your memory's really poor."
Debra felt like the world around her went quiet for a moment.
The name sounded so familiar. He seemed to be someone important to her. She just couldn't remember.
"Debra, why are you spacing out there?" someone called out.
Debra snapped back to reality and saw her parents standing beside her. Jeffrey and Claudia were there too.
Juan chuckled, "I thought it was just me who felt that way."
Debra smiled awkwardly, "I thought I was imagining things."
"Are you getting engaged soon?"
"Yeah. My mom says Andrew and I were betrothed when we were little. It was bound to happen eventually."
"Andrew Potter?"
"Yep. He's amazing. He manages the company so well and is super considerate of me. He never loses his temper with anyone, and I depend on him."
"Reliance doesn't always mean love."
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