Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 157

When Cordelia got back home that night, something felt increasingly off. At dinner, she was somewhat distracted, and when Lorna inquired about it, she couldn’t help but express her skepticism, “Is that school really that effective? She’s only been there for a week and she’s already a different person?”

Cordelia’s brows furrowed in contemplation.

After dinner, as was their new routine for the past week, Cordelia and Lorna headed to the study. Cordelia played some video games and Lorna indulged in her painting.

Cordelia waited for a bit, but her gaming buddy, Jungler didn’t reach out, prompting her to send a message. When Jungler didn’t respond immediately, Cordelia booted up the game. She was about to go solo in ranked play when Jungler popped online and invited her to a duo queue.

Cordelia accepted and once in the lobby, realized it was a trio setup with another player. Jungler typed, “Mind if I bring a gal along?”

“No problem,” Cordelia replied.

They played a game, but Cordelia was restless. After the match, just as she was considering another round, she dropped out and texted Jungler, “Something’s up. You two play on.”

Her intuition was seldom off, and she had a nagging feeling that something was up with Merry.

People didn’t change that drastically overnight.

She thought about calling Yates, but for some reason, as she switched to the phone app, her fingers instinctively dialed a number she knew by heart.

As soon as the call connected, Everard’s voice came through, “What’s up, sweetie?”

Cordelia’s eyes flickered, “I think there’s something wrong with Little Parrot.”

“Why do you say that?”

She sighed, “Just a hunch.”

As soon as those words left her mouth, she knew they lacked conviction. Who would take a hunch seriously?

braced for some comforting but noncommittal response when Everard surprised her, “Alright, I’ll look into it.”

blinked, “You believe

deep and resonant, seemed to wrap around

said

to investigate,

for you tomorrow,” Everard promised.

“Okay.”

rose from her seat after a while, told Lorna she was heading to

I’ve got people gathering evidence,

was stunned, “What’s

using corporal punishment. I’m

1/3

Corporal punishment?

pupils contracted, and without hesitation, she said, “Got it, I’m

and drove towards the Jordan residence.

herself from school. After hearing the situation, he not only agreed but also added, “Talk it out with

Cordelia arrived, the Jordans‘ butler informed her that Paulina had already taken Merry to school early that morning.

memorize passages from her literature book, repeating lines over and over. Paulina looked

started working harder earlier, you wouldn’t have to struggle so much now,” she sighed, “Merry, stop for a bit and have

waning as the school loomed closer, bringing with

discomfort, Paulina’s brows drew together, “What’s

Merry shook her head, “Mom, can we not go to that school

so much in just a week there. Just stick it out a

of not mastering her assignment, Merry grabbed

I’ll do anything you say from

up in her eyes.

was torn, but as she was about to respond, Merry pleaded, “Do you love me, Mom?”

love you. Why would you ask that?”

love me, take me home.” Merry’s voice became shrill, “If you don’t take me home, then you don’t love me.” Paulina’s sympathy vanished at that moment, replaced by the image of her rebellious daughter. How could she equate going home