Chapter 90
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Chapter 90

Lana saw Sienna scolding Amber and quickly stepped forward, handing the Bartholomew Bear to her. โ€œMiss Amber, just now that little girl accidentally bumped into you, and her boat capsized as well."

โ€œSo, the championship is still yours. Hereโ€™s your prize.โ€

Amber took the Bartholomew Bear, fighting back tears as she handed it to Sienna. โ€œHere, itโ€™s for you.โ€

Sienna felt as if her heart was pierced by a thousand swords. Her eyes reddened slightly as she accepted the Bartholomew Bear and hugged Amber tightly.

โ€œIโ€™m sorry. I really, really love your gift, Amber,โ€ Sienna said.

Tears streamed down Amberโ€™s cheeks as she began to sob softly, her voice full of grievance. โ€œYouโ€™re so mean, Sienna. I was scared of the water, but I still won you a prize, and you yelled at me.โ€

As she spoke, Amber started crying even harder.

Sienna gently wiped away Amberโ€™s tears. โ€œIโ€™m sorry. It was my fault. Give me a chance to make it up to you, okay?โ€

Amberโ€™s sobs gradually subsided as she nestled into Siennaโ€™s embrace, her tear-stained cheeks now flushed a rosy pink.

Amber pouted and made her demand, โ€œYou have to tuck me in tonight.โ€ She remembered clearly how Sienna used to put Vivian to bed every night.

โ€œAlright, Iโ€™ll tuck you in,โ€ Sienna replied with a soft smile.

Amberโ€™s heart swelled with joy, though she tried to play it cool. โ€œThatโ€™s more like it,โ€ she huffed.

โ€œSienna, fancy meeting you here,โ€ Claire called out excitedly as she skipped over.

At first, she wasnโ€™t sure if it was really Sienna, but when she saw Amber, she knew for certain it was her.

Sienna greeted her with a gentle smile, โ€œHello.โ€

Claire bubbled with excitement, bouncing over. โ€œSienna, are you here to have fun too? What a coincidence. Sienna, when did you get here? What rides have you tried? Is that the Bartholomew Bear? Itโ€™s so cute. Did you win it, Sienna?โ€

Seeing Claire suddenly pop up made Amberโ€™s blood boil. Who does she think she is, keeping after Sienna like that? How rude, she fumed.

โ€œClaire, whatโ€™s it to you? We donโ€™t want to see you. Get lost," Amber glared at her furiously.

Claire didnโ€™t even spare Amber a glance; her whole world revolved around her beloved idol, Sienna.

โ€œSienna, there are desserts up ahead. With this scorching sun, we should totally get some smoothie. Letโ€™s go together,โ€ said Claire.

Amber was seething, her fists clenched tight. Claire totally ignored her.

โ€œClaire, stop keeping after my sister," Amber declared. She clutched Siennaโ€™s arm tightly in a clear display of ownership.

Claire let out a disdainful snort, eyeing the little short-haired girl in front of her. โ€œAmber, so what if I keep after Sienna? What can you do about it?โ€

Amber was seeing red. โ€œClaire, you are so shamelessโ€”โ€

Claire retorted playfully, โ€œItโ€™s none of your business. Sienna, letโ€™s grab some smoothie together.โ€

Amber was fuming, practically seeing red. โ€œWeโ€™re not eating. Letโ€™s go,โ€ she snapped, tugging at Siennaโ€™s arm to drag her away.

Claire quickly latched onto Siennaโ€™s arm, batting her eyelashes. โ€œSienna, I came here all by myself and donโ€™t have any friends. Can I tag along with you? Please?

โ€œLook how adorable I am. You wouldnโ€™t have the heart to let poor little me wander around alone, would you? Sienna, pretty please?โ€

Claireโ€™s three friends, who had just gone to buy a bottle of water, were totally stunned. So what are we? they wondered.

Lana shook her head helplessly from behind. This little girl really knew how to turn on the charm. Even Lana found it endearing.

Amber saw Claire touch Sienna and instantly lost her temper. She shrieked, rushing over to yank Claireโ€™s hand away.

Furiously, Amber roared, โ€œClaire, who said you could touch her? Who gave you permission? You disgusting, shameless brat. Get away. Get lost. Donโ€™t you dare hold her hand? Leave. Get out of here, right now.โ€

Claire found Amberโ€™s angry outburst amusing and reached out to poke her flushed cheek. โ€œThen, I will poke you,โ€ Claire teased.

โ€œAh,โ€ Amber shrieked, frantically rubbing her cheeks. โ€œClaire, you nasty old witch, you ancient hag, youโ€™ve ruined my face. Now Iโ€™m all dirty. Why did you have to touch me? I hate you, I hate you so much!โ€

Amber, on the verge of a meltdown, collapsed into Siennaโ€™s arms, her pretty eyes welling up with tears. โ€œSienna, she poked my face,โ€ Amber whined, sounding utterly wronged.

Sienna gave a gentle smile and softly stroked Amberโ€™s cheek. โ€œThere now, itโ€™s alright. Claire is your classmate after all. How could you start scolding her the moment you see her? Did you forget? You even hit her last time.โ€

Amber remained silent while Claire smirked triumphantly. Yet inside, bitterness gnawed at her. Amber was so damn lucky to have a sister like Sienna. The green-eyed monster was eating Claire alive.

If only there was a way to make Sienna my family too? Claire thought wistfully.

โ€œClaire, letโ€™s get some smoothie together. Come on,โ€ Sienna suggested.

Amber dragged her feet as she followed Sienna, shooting Claire a glare. โ€œUgh, why does she always have to look so smug? Sheโ€™s seriously the worst,โ€ Amber grumbled to herself.

Sienna could tell that Claire had a pleasant personality and temperament. She thought to herself, Friends can really shape who you are. A close girlfriend can bring you happiness for a lifetime. Sometimes, a friend cares about you even more than family ever could.

โ€œAwesome. Thanks so much, Sienna. Youโ€™re so sweet,โ€ said Claire.

Fuming, Amber wedged herself right in the middle, making damn sure Claire didnโ€™t get even the slightest chance to approach Sienna.

โ€œSienna, this is the one. Their smoothie is to die for.โ€ Claire was enthusiastically introducing the different flavors when her three friends suddenly walked over.

โ€œClaire, just now you-โ€ Before they could finish, Claire quickly cut them off and dragged them away.

โ€œSienna, just give me a second. Iโ€™ll be right back,โ€ said Claire.

Claire pulled her friends aside, fished out some cash from her bag, and said, โ€œSorry, canโ€™t hang with you today. Hereโ€™s 3,000 dollars each. Go have fun without me. And donโ€™t come looking for me, got it?โ€

Before her baffled friends could react, Claire was gone.

Turning back, they spotted Claire practically bouncing with joy as she dashed back into the smoothie shop.

โ€œSienna, letโ€™s keep going. Those were just my classmates. What a coincidence running into them here. I just went to say hi,โ€ said Claire.

Amber called out skeptically, โ€œDonโ€™t tell me you actually came with them to the amusement park?โ€

Claire quickly retorted, โ€œOf course not. I came here all by myself.โ€

We werenโ€™t together. Everyone arrived separately in their cars. So technically, I wasnโ€™t lying, she wondered. Iโ€™m really here alone.

Amber scoffed, clearly not buying Claireโ€™s story. But the moment she tasted the fruit smoothie, her skepticism short-circuited. It tasted so good. The icy treat sent a refreshing chill through her.

Claire noticed Amberโ€™s eyes crinkling with delight and knew the fruit smoothie had utterly conquered her.

Sheโ€™s actually kinda cute when sheโ€™s not baring her fangs at me, Claire thought to herself. โ€œWait. If I became friends with Amber, wouldnโ€™t that give me an excuse to visit her place every day?

Plus, I could get up close and personal with Sienna. What a genius I am. The brightest mind in history, past, present, and future. Amber, just you wait. Iโ€™m going to win you over!


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