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."

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

Liam was leaning back casually, an enigmatic smile playing on his lips, his gaze

you're May's daughter. It's a pleasure to finally meet you," he drawled,

heart seemed to skip a beat. Flustered, she quickly dropped her gaze, unable

fact that they'd hitched a ride with Liam

was this

instinct telling her

arched a brow. "Miss

daughter's anxiety, urged her on as well. "Mandy, don't just stand there come

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

keep as much distance from Liam as possible-only to find the back seat already

and May

almost wanted to ask, Mr. Foster, would you mind sitting up front for

eyes again, making it clear he had no intention of

Mandy: ......

Well, that settled it.

May and Claire

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