Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 1071

Lina's thoughts turned to her lost friendship with Gia, and a sense of sadness washed over her.

Keira noticed that something was amiss. "What's wrong? Don't you like this?" she asked.

Lina shook her head and forced a smile. "It's not that... It's delicious, thanks, Keira. I'm lucky to have you around when I'm feeling down."

"Hehe, don't say that!" Keira scratched her head. "Lina, I've always wanted to be your friend. I'm so happy to have the chance to get closer to you today!"

"Weren't we always friends?" Lina asked.

"No..." Keira's voice softened. "I mean friends like Gia and you."

Lina's eyes darkened at the mention of Gia.

"Lina, I used to think you were extraordinary. An exceptional girl like you should have exceptional friends. I'm just... ordinary and average. I don't match up to you at all," Keira confessed.

Lina smiled humbly. Her smile was pure and innocent, radiating a gentle star-like glow.

But in Keira's eyes, Lina was a star beyond reach.

Lina held Keira's hands.

The warmth that Keira brought began to dispel the lingering coldness from the loss of Gia.

Birds of a feather flock together.

Warm-hearted people would naturally attract one another, while cold-hearted people would drift apart with time.

Lina spoke earnestly. "Keira, thank you sincerely."

"Aw, you're too kind!" Keira burst into laughter, like a fangirl receiving recognition from her idol. "Are you feeling down, Lina?"

"I suppose..." Lina replied.

Keira felt a tinge of longing for that kind of connection.

Just then, Lina's phone, which had been silent, suddenly rang. It was a video call!

"Zeke?" Lina was surprised and delighted.

Keira smiled tactfully, patting Lina's shoulder. "Seems like the person you want to see all the time is here. I'll leave you to it!"

Grateful for Keira's understanding, Lina watched her friend leave happily and then answered Zeke's video call.

"So you didn't forget about me?" She pouted, pretending to be angry as she looked away.

Zuko smiled warmly.

Behind him stretched an endless night sky adorned with a dazzling display of stars.