Chapter 107 Emelia's Pov Arms were wrapped around my midsection as soft fluffy hair and warm face was buried in my neck. A pair of different hands hugged my arms while another was on my legs. I was being smothered from all angles, but for the first time in what felt like forever, I didn’t mind one bit. Warmth flooded my chest. I knew these scents, these voices, these touches. I knew them like the back of my hand. “Julie?” I whispered, blinking. “Of course, it’s me, dummy!” She lifted her face and grinned, “Do you know how boring it’s been without you? I nearly died of academic suffocation!” “You… You didn’t even say goodbye when you left, Lia.” Another voice muttered, sounding choked. I looked over and saw Mira holding my arm with trembling fingers, her eyes red-rimmed but smiling through her tears. “Kian?” I turned to the tall guy at my legs, who was awkwardly trying not to crush me, “Is that your ridiculously expensive cologne I’m smelling?” He laughed and ruffled
Chapter 106 Emelia's Pov“Know her? She is a student in this institute, everyone here knows who she is.” Mrs Hally replied, staring at Ethan, “She won't be allowed to come in if she wasn't authorised to do so, and you know that, yet you were trying to force her out of the institute? Who do you think you are?” Mrs Hally’s voice turned stern and cold. Ethan flushed red, his hands clenched into fists. “I… I thought…” “I followed you all the way from where I was to here just to stalk you? I'm over that like I told you, Ethan. Stop being delusional and just mind your business. What are you doing here anyway? If someone is meant to leave this place, it's supposed to be you.” I narrowed my eyes on him. Since Jeffrey had already promised me that he wasn't going to let Ethan enter the institute, there was no way he would go back on his word. I was also supposed to be his teacher but since I refused, who would dare take him on. I continued staring at him, watching as his face turned redder
Chapter 105 Emelia’s Pov The next morning arrived too quickly, and with it came a strange sense of stillness. After packing a small bag with my essentials, I slipped out early, leaving a short note for Liam as I made my way out of the huge ass mansion. My destination? HM Institute. I had promised Jeffery that I was going to visit him and the others but after my second but hurried visit to the institute, I did not have the time to go there so now that I was free, it’s better to go once and for all. But fate, as always, had other plans.As soon as I stepped into the sleek marble lobby of the institute, my gaze collided with the last person I wanted to see, Ethan.He was standing near the reception desk, as though he owned the place. Tall, imposing, dressed in a crisp black shirt that made him look even colder than usual. His eyes snapped up, locking onto mine like a predator scenting its prey. At first, shock passed through his gaze but afterwards, a knowing look that said, ‘I caught
Chapter 104 Emelia’s Pov Without staring at the mirror, I knew how red and puffy my eyes were going to be. I groaned and buried my face into my palms in embarrassment. I can’t believe I cried in front of Liam of all people. Liam! He had escorted me back to the hospital and I was waiting for him in his car as he said he wanted to go get me some milk tea. And speaking of the devil… The car doors opened and Liam was holding a nylon bag. “Did you get it?” I questioned, sniffling back the snot in my nose. I was not able to look him in the eye after what I pulled back there. “Yeah. Thankfully, there was a milk tea shop nearby. I also got you ice to place on your eyes.” Still without looking at him, I reached out to take the ice, “Is it that bad?” “Is what bad? Speak clearly, I can’t understand you.” I whipped my head to glare at him, “You clearly know what I’m talking about!”“Are you sure?” Liam snorted, “I thought you told me that I was dumb, how am I supposed to know what you are
Chapter 103 Ethan's Pov The hallway outside Nora’s hospital ward was quiet, save for the soft humming of the lights and the beeping of machines. I stood there, fists clenched so tight my nails dug half-moons into my palms. My jaw ticked. My head was full of her. Emelia. Her words replayed over and over again in my head. No matter how much I wanted to, I could not stop thinking about her words. “If I ever show even an ounce of romantic interest in you again, I’ll throw myself off the top of the library building.”The students in the compound had heard her. That laugh, unapologetically loud and savage kept ringing in my head. But what haunted me most wasn’t her laughter. It was her eyes. Cold. Detached. Empty of everything she used to feel for me.I should’ve been relieved, right? She was finally off my back, no longer pining for me, no longer waiting like a loyal dog. So why did I feel like I’d just been gut-punched?Had she really changed? Was all of this an act, just another elabo
Chapter 102Emelia’s Pov “What? Grandfather… Are you saying that Cassandra… The bedridden Cassandra is the one who poisoned you? You're not joking?” “Yes.” Grandfather nodded, “It's been quite a long time to be honest. I knew about it, but pretended I didn't because I was guilty of what she had to face before she was brought to the manor.” He explained, his voice low. But I didn't understand what he was saying. No… I couldn't understand it. “Grandfather, can you explain it better? I don't understand what you're trying to say!” I half yelled, half begged. “Emelia…” Grandfather sighed, “Something's better left unsaid. Cassandra… She suffered. A lot. Due to my mistake, she ended up being born. Not only was she born, she had to endure being ostracized for her background and then she became sick because of me as well. I wasn't able to take care of her all her life and when I was finally able to see her… Emelia, I know you've done a lot to help me try to find who it was that poisoned m