“I already booked the banquet hall for the wedding. The deposit was a thousand dollars.” “Mom.” “I picked August eighth. I know how much you like the number eight.” He raked his fingers through his hair and suppressed a growl. “I’ll refund you the thousand dollars. Please give me the contact information for the banquet hall so I can cancel.” “Don’t be this way, Khải. Keep an open mind,” she said. “I don’t want you to be lonely.” He released a disbelieving breath. “I’m not lonely. I like being alone.”
