Chapter 306

The international roaming on Mirabella’s phone was activated, and as soon as she powered it on, a message from Nick popped up on Messenger.

LIN: (Landed yet?]

Zipping up her jacket. Mirabella texted back. [Just did.]

LIN: [Okay.]

Mirabella didn’t follow up, slipping her phone into her pocket instead. She began making her way but with the other students participating in the competition.

Within minutes, they all passed through the exit. The airport wasn’t crowded at this hour, so as soon as Mirabella stepped out, Nick made his way over.

“Mi…Mirabella.” His tone was timid as he called out to her, perhaps due to the unfamiliarity. Mirabella took a moment to size up Nick, who was tall and lean with skin so pale it seemed he might not have seen sunshine in years. She paused before calling out, “Nick.”

features expressionless. He seemed to be trying for a friendly demeanor, but it

fellow students waiting nearby. She suggested. “Nick,

“Ride with me.” He then led

the situation to the teacher leading the group and got the hotel address before breaking away to follow Nick alone.

not fiddling with her phone but resting her hands naturally

His biological sister was different from what he had imagined; she was laid–back and serene. exuding a lazy elegance devoid of the typical girlish airs.

cleared his throat, breaking the silence, “How

replying with ease, “Two

pause, Nick offered in a softer tone, “If you have time, I’ll have someone show you around.”

a stray lock of hair behind her ear, unaffected by Nick’s choice of words-“Have someone show you“-instead of offering himself. She replied

arrival, Zach had briefed her on Nick’s personality. He

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aloofness. If it weren’t for the family pressure, Nick might not have shown up at the

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