Chapter 266

Lily did not return to the classroom with Anya. Instead, she went to the principal’s office.

In the office, Joseph was leaning back against his chair. His expression was grave as he rubbed his temple.

The knocks on the door pulled him out of his thoughts. He straightened up and schooled his expression into neutrality. “Come in.”

Lily pushed the door open and walked into the office, Joseph stiffened at the sight of her before he frowned, “What are you doing back in school? Shouldn’t you rest for a few more days?”

He rose to pour her a glass of water, assessing her as he did. She seemed to be in good spirits, save for the trace of exhaustion that lined her features. Joseph reckoned she had to be tired after attending the auction in Bridgeport and taking care of her grandmother’s postmortem matters.

Lily took a sip of the warm water. “I’ve got to hit the books now that the SATS are just around the corner.”

The comer of Joseph’s mouth twitched. He was amused that she, of all people, needed to “hit the books“.

“So, to what pleasure do I owe this visit?” Joseph knew Lily wouldn’t look for him unless she needed something

to your attention,” Lily began. “Mr. Woodley, have you heard of Zoey’s

an exasperated laugh. “Oh,

it?” Lily pressed, her calm voice not entirely concealing the sharp and

something about it, I can’t. You’ve been to Bridgeport. You should know that my family isn’t as powerful as before. As things are, whatever the Moores do is out of our

lowered her head. A beat later, she looked up. “I’ve decided to accept the proposition you offered

froze as he registered her words. He bolted to his feet and demanded in

will have to wait until after the

Lily had considered and accepted his proposition

that was done, Lily would be tied to

Joseph and said impassively, “Mr. Woodley, I suggest you go to Bridgeport one of these days and tell your family to lie low for a while.” Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of

tightened. “Is something about to happen

“It’s just a guess.”

on Joseph’s face

nap. Instead, she took out her math workbook and pored

these questions countless times, but she figured she was better off going through them than stewing in

the door and entered the classroom. There was

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