Chapter 339

After the first hints of autumn crept in, the air began to cool and dusk settled earlier each day.

Streetlights flickered to life one by one, their soft golden glow spilling across Mandy's face as she waited at the gates of Cresthaven Institute of Technology.

Every so often, she glanced toward the distant road, scanning for Claire and her mother, May.

About ten minutes passed before a sleek black Mercedes eased up to the curb in front of her.

The moment the car stopped, Mandy's heart clenched. She knew this car all too well-it was Liam's.

In an instant, flashes of last night's reckless, dizzying memories surged through her mind, impossible to suppress.

She'd seen the evidence herself that morning in the dorm showers: from her collarbone down, Liam's marks traced her skin, countless and conspicuous, too much to bear looking at.

The only thing she could be grateful for was that he hadn't left any on her neck. Otherwise, she'd have no way to face anyone today.

The last thing she wanted now was to see Liam again. Acting on pure instinct, Mandy spun around and hurried back toward campus.

She'd barely taken two steps when Claire's gentle voice called from behind, "Mandy."

froze. Turning slowly, she saw that the Mercedes' window had rolled down. Claire and May sat in the backseat,

eyes flicked toward the driver's seat. Liam was leaning back casually, an enigmatic smile playing on

May's daughter. It's a pleasure to finally

to skip a beat. Flustered, she quickly dropped

fact that they'd hitched a ride

was this

every instinct telling her to avoid

to sense her reluctance. He arched a brow. "Miss

her daughter's anxiety, urged her on as well.

her lip, inwardly groaning, but she had little choice. Bracing

reached for the back door, intending to keep as much distance from Liam as possible-only to find the

Claire and May there, but Sean was,

wanted to ask, Mr. Foster, would

eyes again, making it clear he

Mandy: ......

Well, that settled it.

perfect unison, May and Claire chimed, "Mandy, take

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