Used as "Practice" Then Kissed? I'm Done with Him!

Chapter 12

At this party today, I was in an absolutely terrible mood.

Mrs. Carter was especially happy to see me though, constantly fussing over me at the dinner table.

"Mia, the air in New York is very dry. Tomorrow, have Ryan take you to the mall to stock up on some moisturizing skincare products."

"No need, Auntie. There are plenty of malls in New York, and online shopping is very convenient too."

She smiled and agreed, then said to my mom:

"For the dorm bedding and such, when I was preparing Ryan's, I got Mia's set ready too, for all four seasons.

"Especially since northern winters are very cold, I picked very thick ones. I bought several sets of down jackets too. You're busy with work, so you don't need to worry about preparing things for Mia."

My mom looked a bit awkward, probably realizing these things would be completely useless in Florida.

But not wanting to be rude, my mom just politely expressed her thanks.

Claire's expression beside us was very unpleasant.

But Mrs. Carter paid no attention. She continued instructing Ryan and me:

"When you get to New York, you two will be each other's closest people. Ryan, you must take good care of Mia, and don't make her angry anymore, okay?"

Ryan glanced at me carelessly:

"Hmph, her wings have grown strong. She doesn't need me to take care of her. She can fly on her own."

The atmosphere became a bit awkward. Claire suddenly spoke up, inserting herself into the conversation.

"Auntie, my school is in New York too. Don't worry, I'll take good care of Ryan in the future.

"Besides, Mia will be far away in Florida. It's not very convenient, right?"

Before she could finish, Ryan and his parents' expressions changed.

"Florida?"

They asked me in unison.

Claire was startled, "Ryan, you didn't know? The admission list was posted at school. Oh right, you haven't been back to school."

Everyone stared at me.

I silently nodded under the pressure.

Mom helped explain for me.

"Mia suddenly changed her application at the last minute. She wants to go to college in Florida. That university is very good too, and it's the major she likes."

Ryan didn't believe it. He grabbed my hand and asked again to confirm.

"Mia, aren't you going to the same college as me? I watched you fill out the application myself."

His grip on my hand was painful. I couldn't help getting angry too.

"Yes, I'm going to Florida. What's it to you?"

Ryan was incredulous, then laughed.

"Are you joking? You, who jumps straight into my arms at the sight of a cockroach, you dare to go to Florida?"

I took out my phone, found the high-resolution photo of my acceptance letter, and showed it to him.

Ryan took the phone and zoomed in to look at it over and over. In the end, he actually laughed angrily.

Amid everyone's exclamations, he pulled me out of the banquet hall.