Chapter 440

Laughter and chatter blurred the time, and before they knew it, November arrived with a biting chill.

Zinnia bundled into a thick coat, shouldering her backpack as she headed out of the classroom.

Yannis’s text lit up her phone: [Class over? I’m at the school gate.]

Zinnia descended the stairs slowly and replied: [On my way]. Turning to Lydia, she smiled, “I’ll visit Bonnie tomorrow.” The monthly break started the next day.

Lydia nodded. “Okay.”

60

**

Soon, they arrived at the school gate and spotted Yannis leaning against his car.

Yannis wore a black trench coat over a crisp white shirt, with casual pants that hugged his frame. His chiseled features and confident stance attracted plenty of attention.

He propped one leg against the car door, not even bothering with his phone. His eyes were fixed on almost- empty school, like he was waiting for someone.

Zinnia had stayed late, wrestling with math problems as Lydia tutored her. The moment she spotted Yannis, her eyes lit up like sparklers.

Noticing how Zinnia’s smile stretched wide as she saw Yannis, Lydia pressed her lips into a thin line. She looked down, her lashes fluttering.

“You’re here!” Zinnia hurried over to Yannis, her eyes crinkling with a smile.


“How could I miss my princess?” Yannis’s gaze softened, affection pooling in his eyes. He took her backpack, slinging it over one shoulder with ease.

Zinnia preened at his flattery. ‘Who doesn’t love being called a princess? I sure do,‘ she thought, a giddy flutter

in her chest.

Lydia waited until their banter subsided before speaking up. “Yannis.”

nodded. “We’ll drop you off first. Thanks for helping Zinnia

had been staying late to catch up, returning home long after dinner. Sometimes when Yannis had cooked dinner at home and she was still not back, he would come

was tutoring Zinnia eased his mind–Lydia had always been a top student, consistently ranking

to help,”

*****

Wed, Oct

Chapter 440

wheel, while Zinnia and Lydia settled in

พร


Lydia at her complex, Zinnia moved to the front seat and waved. “See you tomorrow,

Zinnia saw the nanny and Bonnie waiting

Lydia’s hand

and

glanced at Bonnie, then withdrew his gaze as he turned the steering wheel. “Zinnia,”

noticed Zinnia’s hair tousled by the wind. Without a word, he pressed a button to roll

from a single–parent family–just her and her mom since childhood. She’s always been a top student, recruited by schools…” Zinnia explained. Lydia had never hidden details Zinnia

she was exceptional–Yannis asked, “What about her

knew him. He vanished

trace?” Yannis turned the words

“Yeah.”

Bonnie’s straightforward, innocent stare—like a kid’s, totally untouched by the world’s mess. “Her mother

didn’t hold back. “Bonnie had been staying in a psych ward. But


she lost all

“Poisoned?” Yannis frowned.

added, “Mind–eroding powder. My master said it’s made by a foreign

correctly, this poison

powder. At the first thought of betrayal, they’d be

of prison, and rumor had it that someone

found Benny two years ago, but locals said Benny had

Oct

Chapter 440

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255