A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 279

“Did you pack everything? Admission slip, your ID, pens… Did you bring an extra? Don’t lose it.” Brendan fussed over them for the eighth time that morning.

“We’ve got it all, don’t worry,” the two high school seniors replied, a little exasperated but humoring him anyway.

“Eat this to keep your energy up. Just relax–your mom and I know you’ll do great.” Karen rubbed her hands together, having avoided making anything too greasy for breakfast, worried their stomachs might rebel and ruin the day.

For two days straight, Brendan and Karen drove them to school and waited out front to pick them up after each exam.

Finally, the last day ended.

“Lessie, we’re heading out! Happy birthday!” Stella and Queenie made a point of rushing over.

“Thanks, see you tomorrow.” The three had planned for Stella and Queenie to visit Lessie’s family the next day, but before she could finish her sentence, the girls waved and dashed off.

“What’s got them in such a hurry?” Alessia muttered to herself, packing her bag. As she stood up, she ran right into Cole, who’d come looking for her.

“Lessie, I have to run to the office. Something urgent came up. Happy birthday.” Cole ruffled her hair, his tone tinged with apology.

“Is it serious?”

some last–minute paperwork. Larkin Yardley wants me

nodded. “Go

up your birthday

and nodded again. Truthfully, she’d already received plenty of birthday wishes

preoccupied, but Alessia didn’t mind. Stella and Queenie both had family celebrations to attend, and hectic days

Alessia made her way out of the exam hall

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the Mortons

brother!” Alessia waved. Ethan spotted her, walked over, took her bag without a

now that exams are over? Want to go out and

my two friends

swamped at the shop–everyone comes in for comfort food after finals. They asked me

not that far.” She paused as

enough to get himself home. I’m not trekking all the way back

glanced over her shoulder, but Ethan gently turned her