The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 54

Freya couldn't figure out what game Ronan was playing. Since she got to know Ronan, she'd found him sneakily cunning and quietly intense. The reward Ronan offered didn't pique Freya's interest, but she was genuinely curious about how he always showed up right on time.

Pondering over this, Freya sidled up to Ronan, took a whiff, and said, "You reek of booze... Don't tell me you came straight from a bar?" Ronan nodded, urging Freya to continue.

Frowning, Freya ventured, "You were so timely because you were also at Eclipse Lounge, perhaps discussing business?"

"Wrong guess," Ronan said, wagging his finger in front of Freya. "No prize for you this time."

"You..."

Before Freya could finish her sentence, Ronan swung open the door of a nearby private room. Inside, professors and teachers from Summit University were belting out classic rock hits. Freya was stunned by the sight. All eyes in the room turned to Freya and Ronan.

"Mr. Beckett, who's this?"

up calls. We heard about your engagement, but remember, your studies come first." The department head stepped

still have a

Ronan, all smiles, led Freya out of Eclipse

asked, "Ronan, what's the joke? You and Summit University's staff out for drinks?" "My dear Ms. Dawson, today's Teachers' Day." Ronan explained, "As a guest lecturer invited by Summit University, isn't it natural for me to

not even the Summit University's dean had the clout to invite Ronan to such an

"Your best friend's waiting for you." He flashed a 'call me' sign with his hand and then

to press for answers when Luna started calling out to her from outside

okay! It

tilted her head, asking, "Luna, you

I saw Ronan come out, so I told Ronan Kieran had

no wonder the teachers were puzzled when Ronan appeared.

attending a Teachers' Day gathering

did Kieran do anything to you?" Luna asked worriedly, "You shouldn't have come today! You have no