Chapter 499. Do Friends Hold Hands?

Bianca, on the other hand, wasn’t fully present. Her mind kept going back to the promise she made to Blake.

She knew Dave would be angry if he found out. She kept thinking about how to ask him to wait for her—just six months.

As they walked by the lake, Dave stopped and looked at the water. “The lake looks so clear today. Want to go for a boat ride?” he asked.

Lost in her thoughts, Bianca didn’t catch what he said. She looked up, a little spaced out. “Hmm? What was that?”

Dave gave her a concerned look. “Bianc, you seem off today. Did something happen?”

Her chest tightened. A wave of panic rushed through her.

“No, it’s just…” she started, then shifted her excuse. “The court hearing is tomorrow. I guess I’m just a bit anxious.”

“Court hearing?” Dave stopped for a second, then nodded slowly. His voice turned gentle. “Oh right. Is it about your ex-partners?”

Bianca gave a small nod. “Yeah.”

Dave reached over and gently ruffled her h