The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 133

Was this what they called high society?

Watching Preston whisk Freya away, everyone around couldn't hide their envy. Preston had never been the type to chase after a girl, especially not to school! "Kara, isn't that your cousin?" one of the classmates nudged Kara.

"Yeah, is she having an affair with Mr. Tyler? Come on, spill the beans!" another pressed, both eager to dive into the juiciest gossip in our elite circle.

Kara shuffled around awkwardly. Even though she was related to Johanna, she practically had zero connections with the Dawson family.

And as for Freya? She hardly acknowledged Kara as her cousin.

Seeing Kara's hesitation, one girl teased, "Kara, you're not making this up, are you?"

"Yeah, if you're Freya's cousin, how come you know nothing about her? Didn't you say Mr. Sutton helped you get into Summit University?" Their skepticism was palpable.

"I-I'm telling the truth!" Kara insisted.

"Doesn't seem like it," another girl scoffed. "So, what's the real deal with Freya and Mr. Tyler? Is she cheating or what?"

that meeting in his office, Kieran mentioned that someone else could

circulating, maybe

"You know how messy things can get in our circle. Some things are better left unsaid, right?"

saying Freya is involved with Mr.

ventured, "Why, else would Mr. Tyler show up at school first thing in the morning?" Didn't you

were enough

them.

uncommon for people to

their

people to have

belongs

goody-two-shoes they thought she was, flirting all

Freya's cousin, you

isn't hanging around Ms. Harwood much now.

Kara, hoping to glean some insider info

a tight spot. She had only met Kieran a few times and hadn't had the chance to see him since. Attempts to thank him in person always got