Chapter 30

The unassuming black sedan glided smoothly along, its ordinariness almost a cloak of invisibility under the scrutiny of passersby. As the vehicle neared, its rear window slid down halfway, revealing a familiar half–face.

Mirabella paused mid–stride, catching sight of the partial visage, a flicker of recognition crossing her face.

James‘ eyebrows quirked in amusement, his mischievous eyes sparkling with mirth as he caught her gaze. “Locked out?” he teased, the corner of his mouth lifting in a half–smile.

Mirabella’s initial surprise quickly dissipated, replaced by a resigned shrug that seemed to say, ‘Isn’t it obvious?”

A soft chuckle escaped James‘ lips before he offered, “Hop in. I’ll get you past the gate.”

Wyatt, who had been dutifully driving without a word, nearly did a double–take at the sound of his boss‘ words. Was this really the same man who usually exuded an aura of detached frostiness?

at the security guard standing nearby, noting his passive stance. After a brief moment of contemplation, she didn’t decline the unexpected offer. She strode over, pulled open the car door, and slid into the backseat with a graceful

distance, caught the interaction and pointed toward the entrance,

words. Following her pointed finger, all he saw was the black sedan making its way into the school grounds, with no sign

quite certain that she had seen Mirabella enter the

and murmured, “Maybe I was mistaken. It couldn’t have been Mira getting into a

the last part almost under her breath, too softly for Emmitt to catch properly. “What stranger’s car?” he inquired, seeking

pause, she added, ‘Emmitt, I should head in. Thanks

which gradually faded as Summer’s figure disappeared through the school gates. Was his sister in a stranger’s car?

with a playful tilt of her head, resting her cheek on her hand. “What a coincidence, neighbor boy.”

lips twitch involuntarily, a wry sense of resignation washing over his handsome features. His voice, low and steady, corrected her

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