Chapter 17

Nothing special about that day but she noticed the strange atmosphere in the University. She was not sure what's going on but her guts told her that some high rank persona will visit soon.

Jewel scooped up potato chips and glanced at the students below. She was on the 4th floor of the Engineering building and was facing the terrace. It was her vacant time and she didn't want to hang out in the canteen. Sheena must have been there.

Someone cleared their throat behind her. "Laine," a familiar voice called.

Her finger with a pinched chip stopped hovering in the air. A man walked and stood beside her. She glanced at him and saw Simoen staring at the ground as well. She looked away. "What do you want?"

Simoen took a deep breath. He smiled softly and shook his head. "I just want to say sorry for giving you false hopes."

She was taken aback. "Huh?"

"I'm sorry for that incident last year. I know nothing about that engagement and what Sheena did to you. I'm really sorry, Laine."

Jewel put a