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?"

our department's Freya? You haven't been to school these past few days or picked up calls. We heard about your engagement, but remember, your studies come first." The department head stepped forward, recognizing Freya.

a few things to discuss with

all smiles, led Freya out of

bumped into the university teachers, Freya had been too shocked to speak. She 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 join my colleagues

stature in Echo City, not even the Summit University's dean had the clout to

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

answers when Luna started calling out

"Thank God you're okay! It looks

Freya tilted her head, asking,

out at the entrance when I saw Ronan come out, so I told Ronan Kieran had taken you,

that was how it was. It was no wonder the teachers were puzzled when Ronan appeared. So, Ronan had

attending a Teachers' Day gathering at Summit

no idea how risky