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 now,

to take care of yourselves.” The woman’s eyes reddened, her voice trembling

heading home

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

“I’ll walk you out.”

waved her hand, and Alessia, not wanting to argue, simply watched as the couple supported each other and walked out

cemetery.

finally set the bouquet down beside

were already many fresh flowers scattered around, left by different

photo captured a girl’s radiant smile. Even in black and white, you

mpter aus

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

dozen–had

later told her that, as the ceiling began to cave

survival to save those two, without

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