Chapter 43

But there was no one in the restroom.

Ivor’s frown grew deeper. He thought he had heard a man’s voice in her room. Could he be overreacting?

“I don’t need to use your restroom anymore. You should get some rest,” He said lightly.

“Sure. Please close the door on your way out,” Bonnie said lightly too.

Nothing was out of the ordinary.

“Sure.”

She rushed to the restroom the moment he left. Where was Jim? The window in the restroom could only open a little, and it was so small it wouldn’t have been possible for Jim to get out through it.

Then, she heard a ‘Swoosh!‘ and Jim dropped from the ceiling.

“That was a close one. I would’ve been caught if I hadn’t acted fast enough.”

lucky, but you shouldn’t act so rashly again.” She started to chase him out of her room. Alright. That’s all the time you have. Hurry up and go. Remember, don’t climb into my room unless it’s an

clear.” Jim left, feeling dejected.

Vera the next morning. Her mother asked her to have

when Quenton stepped foot into the

said last night true, Mr. Ivor? Did that girl

took a teapot from the fridge. There was still some tea left in it. “This must be stale now after last night, but I believe your keen senses will allow you to taste the brewing

His eyes glinted as he tasted it. “Spectacular! The taste of the tea leaves should have been lost after an entire night, but it tastes wonderful regardless. The key lies in the rich aroma.

the girl, Mr. Ivor? I have to see

gone out. I’ll let you know as soon

and said “I’m not going anywhere. In fact, I’ll do nothing until I meet her today.” He was an old man over sixty, but he looked as excited as a child who

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lady. How exactly did she learn all of these skills? The more

his gaze on

“Since you’re going to take your SATs tomorrow morning, you should stay here tonight,

like you’re doing all this not because you’re worried about me,

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