Chapter 369

Carlisle answered, “Yeah, Ruby transferred to our class today and stupidly brought up

some things that she shouldn’t have. Wanda broke down on the spot.”

He clenched his fists at the memory as guilt coursed through him. He couldn’t

forgive himself for letting Wanda get picked on and triggered by Ruby even when he

was right next to her.

Luna frowned slightly as she said, “That explains it. Wanda’s central nervous system is in a delicate state right now. Even the tiniest bit of stress and isolation could cause

her to break down. You’ll have to stay by her side 24/7 from now on.”

Daniel asked curiously, “Even when she’s using the restroom?”

His question earned him several dark looks from those around him. Bathroom talk

was inappropriate during lunchtime, after all.

Queenie interjected, “So you’re saying that he should be with her even at night?”

“Yes.” Luna nodded. “Wanda was behaving normally when she came home yesterday, wasn’t she?”

“She was–until the evening. She blanked out during dinner,” Queenie said as she

a sympathetic

go back to sleep, so I stayed

considered this for a moment before suggesting, “So we should let Carlisle stay with her tonight. She might

in faint amusement.

together?”

must be in the same room so that he’ll be the first person she sees when she wakes

breath of relief escaped Queenie as she addressed Carlisle, “You and Wanda can move in with me for the

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about to nod when Luna said, “No, they have to stay together in a place where no

inquisitively. “Did Carlisle bribe

eyes. “Do I look like I need

shook

family, and though they weren’t as wealthy as the Thompsons,

importantly, Luna’s family doted on her and gave her enough monthly allowance to buy two small apartments in

smile. “I was only

simply elaborated, “Like I said, given Wanda’s tendencies to break down at the slightest trigger, a tried–and–true treatment is for

stay at your place will only make her feel caged and scrutinized, which might burden her central nervous system even

condition.”

her jaw. “Carlisle, do you have

“I rent an apartment

Queenie said. “But I’m warning you, don’t even think about touching her. Abstain for

while she’s at her most vulnerable,” Carlisle promised

wicked thoughts about Wanda while she was in such a

out and stroked Wanda’s hair. She said with an affectionate smile,” Don’t think about anything else, Wanda. All you have to do is show up on campus with Carlisle and go home with him. Leave the rest to

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