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

take care of yourselves.” The woman’s eyes

heading

She was 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 a while already,

“I’ll walk you out.”

no, that’s not necessary.” The woman waved her hand, and Alessia, not wanting to argue, simply watched as the couple supported each other and walked out of

cemetery.

were gone, Alessia finally set the bouquet down beside the

already many fresh flowers scattered

smile. Even in black and white,

mpter aus

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

dozen–had made

began to cave in, Mia pulled them under the teacher’s

at survival to save

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