In the chat record, there was also a message from Wendy. “Your living room is so big, and the decoration is really high-end. Must’ve cost a lot to renovate this place, right?”

Lydia couldn't help but laugh. As expected, a senior in college was more practical than romantic. Wendy’s focus wasn’t on the atmosphere she was trying to create, but on the house and its renovations.

Housing prices in small towns weren’t too high, but Wendy’s neighborhood was considered ...