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

Lily began. “Mr. Woodley, have

exasperated laugh. “Oh, I’ve heard

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

I’d love to do 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

looked up. “I’ve decided to accept the

words. He bolted to his feet and demanded

stood up. “But the procedure will have to wait until after the

from ear to ear, happy that Lily had considered and accepted his proposition to step

was done, Lily would be tied to

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expression tightened. “Is something

“It’s just a guess.”

grim look registered on Joseph’s face after Lily

Lily surprisingly did not take a nap. Instead, she took out her math workbook and

she figured she was better

door and entered the

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