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

“Oh, I’ve heard

what do you plan to do about it?” Lily pressed, her

something about it, I can’t. You’ve been to Bridgeport. You should know that my family isn’t

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

words. He bolted to his feet and demanded in disbelief, “You’re

up. “But the procedure will have to

of course!” Joseph grinned from ear to ear, happy that Lily had considered and accepted his proposition to step up

done, Lily would be tied to the Woodley

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tightened. “Is something about to happen

“It’s just a guess.”

on

afternoon, Lily surprisingly did not take a nap. Instead, she took

countless times, but she figured she was better off

opened the door and entered

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