Chapter 1767

Fiona was still reeling from James's cryptic message, "Don't leave after class."

"Did he mean you shouldn't leave, or was he talking about me?"

"I'm not leaving, and neither are you."

Fiona's face went even paler.

Alec glanced at Fiona, sprawled on the hospital bed, and said, "If we're putting on a show, let's do it right. Your acting might be awful, but don't bother going to class this afternoon."

Fiona nodded vigorously, like a chick pecking at grain. If the afternoon class was with James, she'd much rather fake sickness here.

By the time evening rolled around, it was supposed to be time for school to dismiss. Suddenly, an alarm blared over the loudspeakers, followed by the principal's precise announcement: "Attention, students. Please be advised that due to a scheduled emergency drill, you must leave the school premises immediately after dismissal."

"I repeat, due to a scheduled emergency drill, please leave the school premises immediately after dismissal."

out. "Why's there an emergency drill all

getting out early is always

seen the new teacher?

group of students, buzzing with gossip about James's glory days in Devonport, made their way out

through the entire campus. Once it was confirmed no students were left behind, Tricia gave the signal for two

those

never seen anything like it. Is there

students craned their necks toward the entrance, trying

blocked their view. "An emergency drill

happening inside. For safety

reasons, all unauthorized

must leave immediately."

the dapper, black-suited security

wasn't just one or two of

school was surrounded by these guards, sealing off

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