Chapter 416
The moment Ethan sent that message, the app immediately showed a notification: Zark had left the group.
Ethan:[]
He immediately added him back.[I was just kidding, dude. Can’t you take a joke?]
Before Zark could even type a reply, Ethan sent another message:”Seriously, it’s totally your fault. I told you guys yesterday we were gonna hang out today, and you’re all busy. Now I’m by myself and this is lame.
Yeah, yesterday, when Ethan suggested the meteor shower and camping trip in the group, Zark had actually said he was busy.
But the truth was, the moment Ethan said Ashley would be there, Zark’s mind had already gone into a frenzy.
He stared at the group chat messages, his fingers tightening around his phone. After a beat, he finally gave in and texted Ethan:[Address.]
Ethan was just blowing off steam. He seriously never thought Chase and Zark would actually change their minds.
He stared at Zark’s message, then froze for a beat before it clicked. He immediately shot the address into the group chat, but still couldn’t help but ask, a little unsure: [So, Zark, you’re actually coming? Not just messing with me, right?]
Zark:[I’ll be a bit late heading out.]
Ethan finally grinned.”No worries! I’ll have someone set up your tent for you right away.
Zark: [Yeah.]
He sent that, paused for a beat. Then, he @’d Chase.[Wanna join us?]
Ethan did the same,@-ing Chase too.
Chase replied fast. [Nah, you guys have fun.]
Ethan:…Okay, fine.]
Ethan sent that, then @’d Tanya Mond, who hadn’t chimed in yet.[You here?]
Tanya took a few seconds to reply to Ethan.[Almost.]
Chase wasn’t coming, but she was.
She’d seen the group messages right away. Read every single word.
When Ethan bitched about Zark not hanging out with them in ages, a sarcastic glint flickered in her eyes. Then, learning Zark had changed his mind? She gripped her phone so tight, a cold laugh almost slipped out.
No brainer. Zark’s sudden change of heart? All because of Ashley.
But Chase and Ethan? Clueless about Zark’s true motives.
Chase hadn’t changed his mind, even after hearing Ashley was there. But Tanya knew he’d been genuinely slammed these past two days. If he wasn’t, he
would have…
Meanwhile.
Before long, Ashley and her crew had their tents all set up.
Dusk was settling in.
Gabriel and Matt had been a huge help. Ashley, being polite, asked, “We’re doing a barbecue soon, wanna join?”
Gabriel practically jumped at the chance. “Yeah, totally! We actually brought some food too. Was thinking barbecue with just two of us might be a little boring, didn’t prep a ton of ingredients. Now with more people, the vibe will be way better!”
Mart just nodded. Appreciate it.”
The second Matt spoke, Gabriel shot him a cold glare, but kept his mouth shut.
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