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."

window had rolled down. Claire and May sat in

seat. Liam was leaning back casually, an enigmatic smile playing on his lips, his gaze fixed on her with

pleasure to finally meet you," he drawled, amusement

eyes and her heart seemed to skip a beat. Flustered, she quickly dropped her

her mother would just take a cab. The fact that they'd hitched a ride with Liam of all people left

exactly was this man

telling her to avoid getting into Liam's

her reluctance. He arched a brow. "Miss Mandy, won't you

on as well. "Mandy,

groaning, but she had little choice. Bracing herself, she

intending to keep as much distance from Liam as possible-only to

May there, but Sean was,

wanted to ask, Mr. Foster, would

her, then closed his eyes again, making

Mandy: ......

Well, that settled it.

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

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