Chapter 492:

A wave of unease crashed over her, chilling her to the core. Her stomach knotted, an inexplicable sense of foreboding settling deep in her bones.

“Miss Burgess?” Chelsea’s sharp tone cut through the fog in Leah’s mind.

“If you are feeling tired, you can rest in the lounge.”

Leah jolted back to the present, her breath catching in her throat. Quickly, she forced a pleasant smile.

“No. I am fine.” Taking a steadying breath, she hurried to catch up.

Ahead, Meg held Corrine’s hand, their easy closeness reminiscent of a mother and daughter.

Leah trailed behind, her gaze darkening with a mix of envy and frustration.

“I heard there is an orchard on the hillside. Would you like to check it out?” Meg asked, her voice warm.

unwilling to be left behind, quickly chimed in, masking her reluctance with a bright

the ascent, she regretted it. Her

of uneven ground and scattered rocks, and with each stride, her heels

maintain her composure. Then, inevitability struck. Her ankle wobbled. Gravity took over. With a graceless lurch, Leah toppled forward, hitting

turned, her gaze flicking over Leah sprawled in the

𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝗿𝓼

why don’t you wait for us at the

eyes darted to Corrine, who stood beside Meg. Biting the inside of her cheek, she

I will wait

hour later, the group returned, their arms

trailed in their wake, lighthearted and content. But as they

stealing and not admitting it! No wonder your parents abandoned you. Serves you

through the air,

Beside her, the director’s expression

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