Chapter 216

“Who?” I asked.

Jean patted my shoulder excitedly. “Turn around and see fit yourself!”

I turned around, completely unprepared to see Soren!

He was walking into the canteen with several of the academy’s faculty deans, drawing all eyes to him.

My former coursemates greeted the faculty deans respectfully, and the latter waved back in acknowledgment.

At that moment, Soren noticed where I was sitting and curled his lips into a smile.

I was so shocked to see him heading in my direction that I quickly waved my hand to stop him..

He seemed to understand what I meant, as his smile turned into a helpless expression.

Just then, the vice–rector struck up a conversation with him and gestured for him to head up to the second floor.

After shooting me another glance, he complied, making me heave a sigh of relief.

Canteen No. 5 served slightly higher–quality food at a slightly higher price point than the other cafeterias in the academy. It also had a VIP room on the second floor.

That space was usually reserved for welcoming important guests, which meant Soren was clearly a highly regarded alumnus.

a small

matter?

upright. “Nothing, just

pry. Instead, she and Amanda started

received a text message, which I soon realized was from

me? Are you really so afraid your coursemates might see me?]

face burned when I

course I was afraid, duh! Why would you ask such an

reply, I took a moment to think before

[It’s not like that. I was just afraid the faculty deans would notice me if you came over and drag me into joining

what? It’s just a simple meal, isn’t

the academy to walk around at my own pace and catch up with old coursemates. I don’t want to waste my social energy dealing

a sticker of a

my surprise, Soren actually replied

around freely too, but… there’s so much scheduled for me today.]

even sent a sticker of a person

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Chapter 216

little figure was him and

you

texting? You’re

me to lunch, but I refused,” I said nonchalantly, putting down my phone.

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