A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 485

“Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Carter.” Alessia greeted them softly.

The woman clung to her husband’s arm. Both looked worn and weary, their hair threaded with gray.

“You must be Alessia?”

Mia had mentioned Alessia several times during her calls home. If Alessia was with her, she’d always pull her closer, eager to introduce her to her parents.

“Yes, that’s me.”

“You’re so lovely.” The woman gently cupped Alessia’s cheek. There was a sorrow in her eyes that seemed endless.

Alessia didn’t pull away. She pressed her lips together and lowered her gaze.

“How’s your hand? Are you recovering?” Their story had made the news, and Alessia was one of the most seriously injured. There had been plenty of coverage about her.

“Thank you

your concern. I’m alright

care of yourselves.” The woman’s eyes reddened,

you heading home

always such a chatterbox. I imagine she’d be lonely now. I’m glad you’re here to keep her company–it would have made her happy. We’ve been here

“I’ll walk you out.”

that’s not necessary.” The woman waved her hand, and Alessia, not wanting to argue, simply watched as the couple supported each

cemetery.

they were gone, Alessia finally set the bouquet

many fresh flowers scattered around,

captured a girl’s radiant smile. Even in black and white, you could tell she was

mpter aus

their mentor, and even Principal Warren hadn’t made it out. They’d traded their lives for the chance

dozen–had made

shielded later told her that, as the ceiling began to cave in, Mia pulled them under the teacher’s desk without a second thought,

own chance at survival to save those two, without