"You, you're Valentina?" Lewis was in disbelief.
"You're quite lucky to be alive," Valentina said.
Considering the amount of blood he lost back then, it was indeed quite dangerous. She didn't have a needle at the time; otherwise, she wouldn't have minded giving him a shot or two to stop the bleeding.
Lewis joyfully exclaimed, "Is it really you?"
He incredulously looked Valentina up and down, realized his impoliteness, and then quickly explained and apologized.
"I'm sorry. I'm just too surprised. I thought we would never see each other again. I was even afraid to recognize you just now. I hope I didn't scare you." Overwhelmed with his emotions, Lewis struggled to find the right words.
"By the way, how come you are in Biddeford?"
"I got into Biddeford University."
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