Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 153

At the Jordan Manor.

After Paulina said this, the headmaster refused, “The students are in study hall right now.”

Paulina’s expression tightened, her brows knitting together, “I’ll just pop over for a moment then. You’ll unlock the door for me later?”

With a sigh, the headmaster capitulated. “Alright, I’ll call her out for you. Just give me a minute.”

A smile of relief spread across Paulina’s face, “Thank you so much, sir.”

“We understand a parent’s concern,” he assured her, raising his voice to call out, “Merry, your mom’s on the line.” Shivering in her still–damp clothes, Merry shot up from her seat as if catapulted by a spring. That suffocating fear gripped her again, sending chills down her spine.

Approaching the door, the headmaster handed her the phone, “Talk to your mom, Merry. Be nice, okay?”

The headmaster gave her a threatening look, his eyes ruthless.

She nodded, taking the phone with trembling hands and whispering a timid “Hello?”

The strain in Merry’s voice was enough for Paulina to feel a tug at her heart, “Merry, how’s your day been?”

Merry was silent, her eyes fixed on the headmaster’s stern glare.

Paulina pressed on, “Why so quiet? I know you’re mad at me, but it’s for the best. Rest up tonight, follow the rules, and once you’re better, I’ll transfer you back, okay?”

“Mr. Walters,” the teacher called out, diverting the headmaster’s attention.

Seizing the moment, Merry covered the phone and hissed, “Help me. Help me!”

Paulina asked,

gaze sharp and threatening. As he and the teacher advanced toward her, their faces half illuminated by the dim

screamed into the phone, “They’re going to kill

rushed forward, snatching the phone away, while the teacher clamped a hand over Merry’s

head was forced underwater again.

The headmaster let out a weary sigh, “She’s been trying

don’t hit her,” Paulina exclaimed.

punishment is illegal. We’re a reputable institution, and we would never do such a thing. We’re just keeping her from running off. She’s been trying to go live on

relaxed, “Just don’t hurt

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worry,” he assured her, “She’s strong–willed, but she’ll be home in a week. You can

hanging up, Paulina’s unease only grew.

Cain, asking in anxious, “Merry’s never sounded so panicked. Could something really be wrong?”

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he replied, “We should go check it out.”

“I won’t rest until I see

leave, Cain’s phone rang

ahead,” Paulina said,

outside, they ran into their daughter Leila returning

quick explanation, Leila insisted, “Mom, I’ll

gates, they were met by the headmaster who cautioned, “You can’t go in. We’ve set boundaries for a reason. If parents start

adamant, but Leila interjected, “What if I take a look

Leila in. She can pretend to be a student and it won’t

glance at Leila, the headmaster

Leila surveyed the oppressive layout, its numerous water fountains an enigma.

was called out by the teacher, and the student shivered in fear, his legs all but collapsing

Leila frowned.