Betrayed, Then Back For Blood

Chapter 48

The trio was lucky–Briar wasn’t looking to blow things out of proportion. Seeing Lydia, Mia, and Abbie sufficiently spooked, she finally spoke up. “Since you’ve all apologized, I’ll let it slide. I guess I’ll forgive you. My heart’s just too soft, you know?”

She turned to Ashton, her icy tone melting into a sweet, almost playful lilt. “What do you think, Mr. Wade?”

Ashton couldn’t help but laugh at how adorabl

do it your way.”

Well–behaved she suddenly became. He raised a hand and gently ruffled her hair. “Sure. We’ll

Then he looked over at Marvin. “Mr. Goodwin, since

Bria

decided to be merciful, I won’t push the matter either. Let’s leave it at that. But f

hope this is the first and last time something like this happens.”

Marvin gave a strained smile. “Of course, of course.”

In his head, he was rolling his eyes, thinking, ‘Can you hear yourself?

sun would rise in the west

to the

like you’re

are

‘You’re a Wade–your presence

get annoyed, I swear my poor old heart will give out right here on

‘Hmph.‘

full well that with Briar around, his final years as Shoneport’s principal were going to be anything but

Marvin quickly gave the three girls a brief lecture, warning them to keep

her throat, took her chance to slip away when Marvin wasn’t looking. After all, she was the one

stood up, ready to head

session. “Ashton, if

hand to her shoulder, stopping her. “Hold on. There’s one more

blinked, confused. “What

caught Frank’s panicked expression, his face a mix of fear and forced cheer. Stifling a laugh, she tried to

wasn’t having it. “I specifically told him yesterday to keep an eye on you while you were on campus. And

If the setting allowed, he’d probably be clinging to Ashton’s leg, begging for mercy. “Ashton, I messed up. Give me one more shot, please!

already made headlines on the forum. By the time he got someone to pull the post, he