Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 221

Chapter 221:

The class monitor had shared an announcement. “Today is Ms. Dury’s 80th birthday! I’ve arranged a special gathering for her. Anyone who can join, please do.”

The chat immediately came to life, with messages pouring in as classmates eagerly confirmed their attendance. Khloe hesitated, her thumb hovering over the screen.

Colleen Dury had been more than just a biology teacher to her. She’d been a guiding figure during her high school years. It only felt right to pay her a visit on such a special day. Khloe typed out a simple response. “I’ll be there too.”

The moment her message appeared, the lively group chat went quiet. It felt as if her words had brought an unexpected stillness, like an unwanted guest had arrived.

After a long silence, a classmate finally broke the tension, asking, “Khloe? Is it really you? I can’t believe you’re going to be there too!”

The chat group immediately burst back to life, messages flooding in once more. However, beneath the surface, there was a subtle yet undeniable undercurrent of reluctance regarding Khloe’s presence. Khloe furrowed her brow as she read through the messages. In high school, she had been liked by many and surrounded by friends.

reactions felt

prison, this wasn’t the

chat, announcing he would also attend. He even tagged

place at a lavish restaurant. That evening, Khloe kept her look understated, opting for a simple

open, and in an instant, the laughter came to an abrupt halt. Every eye turned to her,

await

a quiet whisper. “She actually

Khloe focused on an elderly woman with graying hair sitting in a wheelchair

and wrapped her in a warm embrace.

gaze. “Khloe, seeing you doing well now truly puts my heart at ease. You’ve always been the one I

smiled, a hint of nostalgia in her voice. In high school, she often skipped classes to conduct biology experiments, and it was Colleen who had always covered for

to her classmates with

silence followed before the

too