Chapter 497:

Chelsea, who had been waiting outside, spotted her immediately.

“What took you so long to get off the bus?”

Corrine casually tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, her expression unbothered.

“Just a small hold-up.”

But Chelsea’s sharp gaze caught the faint red marks on Corrine’s wrist. Without hesitation, she reached out, gently grabbing Corrine’s hand.

Her expression darkened.

“Did Leah do this?”

Corrine glanced at the marks, barely sparing them a thought.

“It’s nothing. Just a small bruise.”

Chelsea exhaled, clearly unimpressed.

to my room later. I will put some

Corrine smirked slightly.

“Alright.”

to step into a taxi, a sleek silver vehicle rolled to a stop in front of them, its polished exterior reflecting the fading sunlight. The tinted window slid down smoothly, revealing Nate’s striking features. Sharp angles and an air of cool detachment defined his face, the golden hues of dusk

felt her breath hitch at

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once flickered in her direction. His eyes swept past the lingering crowd before softening

“Finished for the day?”

nodded, tucking a strand of hair behind

magnetic. His arm

“Dinner plans?”

“Mr. Hopkins, Miss

matters I would like

Corrine hesitated briefly.

“Would we be imposing?”

Meg assured her with

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