MasukRaymond knew he wasn't supposed to see Vera's father before she did, especially since she didn't want her father to know what was going on in school. And the fact that she has been hidden all the while they were in school. It could only mean that her father was the one who arranged it. From what he also found out, her father wasn't an ordinary person and he was the one who went through great lengths to do this, which meant he could have the answers Raymond was looking for. As soon as he stepped there, Raymond stood up to welcome him but the man went on his knees immediately. Raymond knew he must be doing this because of his status and wanted to stop him but Vera's father wasn't listening to him. "You don't have to do all this. I'm seeing you now because I need to speak to you about something important." Raymond said to him. "Your Highness, greetings but I don't think you're the one I'm here to see." The man refused to stand up and subtly was trying to tell Raymond he didn't want to
Vera felt so annoyed again. She didn't understand why she was getting so mad when she was nothing to Raymond. She thought about it. Those noble girls were doing everything to get his attention, and knowing that he was going to choose one of them one day made her feel so uncomfortable. She wasn't even supposed to think about this, but she couldn't stop herself from it. The fact that he might be with other women just made her so angry. Why was she expecting anything? She wanted to stay away from all this before, but now, why does she feel like getting into it?Raymond wasn't exactly the kind of person she would want to spend time with, but she has seen a side to him that other people didn't see. She wasn't sure if this was the real side of him or not, or if he has been hiding behind those marks, pretending to be who he wasn't. But one thing she was sure about was the fact that he was annoying as hell. And she just lost her mind just thinking about all the girls that want him. She didn't
The next morning arrived faster than Vera expected.She barely slept.Every time she closed her eyes, she remembered Raymond's words."You belong to me."The sentence refused to leave her head.She didn't know whether to be angry, confused, or disappointed. Maybe she was all three.She got out of bed before the sun rose. Andrea and Camellia were still asleep, so she quietly changed into her uniform, grabbed her bag, and slipped out of the room without making a sound.She wanted peace.Just one peaceful morning.The academy grounds were unusually quiet at that hour. Only a handful of students were already outside, training before classes began. Vera chose the longest route toward the cafeteria. If Raymond was looking for her again, she wasn't going to make it easy.The last few days had taught her one thing.The farther she stayed from him, the clearer her mind became.Or at least she tried to convince herself that was true.She picked up a tray of food and sat near one of the windows
The next few days passed quietly, at least on the surface.Vera made sure of that. Every morning, she left her room earlier than usual. She took longer routes to class, avoided the places Raymond normally stayed, and even changed where she ate during lunch. If she saw him from a distance, she immediately turned around before he could notice her. If one of his friends appeared first, she quietly disappeared before any of them could stop her.She wasn't going to give him another opportunity.She already made that mistake too many times.The more she thought about everything that had happened between them, the more confused she became. One moment he would tell her she wasn't worthy enough for him. The next moment he would act jealous whenever Henry got close to her. Then he would suddenly tell her that she belonged to him.If he truly believed all those things he said about her, then why couldn't he simply leave her alone?She couldn't understand him anymore.Or maybe...She never unders
Vera finally pushed him away with all the strength she could gather. She stumbled back a few steps, breathing heavily as she wiped her lips with the back of her hand. Her cheeks were burning, but this time it wasn't because she was embarrassed. She was angry."What is wrong with you?" she demanded. "Why do you keep doing this to me?"Raymond didn't answer immediately. He only kept looking at her as if he was trying to understand something himself."I don't want you around Henry," he repeated. "You are supposed to be mine and not his. I don't want you walking with him or telling him anything. In fact, don't even talk to him anymore."Vera laughed bitterly."You really are unbelievable."She took another step backward, creating more distance between them."You don't get to decide who I talk to.""I do.""No, you don't.""I said you do not belong around him."She folded her arms and stared at him."And who exactly do I belong to then?"Raymond didn't hesitate."Me."The answer made her h
Raymond looked offended that Vera was talking to him that way. She was being too respectful, and this was something that he didn't like. But she didn't care about it. She moved back from him, holding her respectful position."Are you so hateful of me now that you don't even want to see me anymore? What exactly did I do wrong for you to hate me like this? I'm very sure I haven't done anything to hurt you the past few days."Vera wanted to say something, but she decided to stop herself. She didn't want to make him mad anymore. So, she wouldn't bother telling him he did anything anyway because it wasn't worth it. But she knew he wasn't going to give up just like that.She shook her head and moved back more."Please, I'm begging you, leave me alone. I really don't want to get into trouble today. I'm just trying to get to class."Raymond looked at her without saying anything, and then he got angry.He grabbed her, angrily refusing to let her go."The entire school knows that you're mine. T
Vera already knew that even though she was trying her best to stay away from rumors, people would still come after her anyway. At this point she was already getting used to students staring at her everywhere she went.Whispers followed her constantly around the academy now. Some people looked at he
Vera tried her best to listen in class and also work well on her test. She still didn't believe she was reliving the day and she still thought that this might be a result of her death. She still had lingering attachments in this world and school was one of them. There's no way it was possible for
Vera tried to compose herself as her hands were shaking. She stumbled upon something that she wasn't supposed to see even though she had heard it in the rumors. This was her first time of ever encountering something like this. It was her last year in this school and she needed to survive till the e
“Get him! Don't let him leave!” Those people chasing each other ran through the school again while the students weren't concerned. It wasn't the first time something like this was happening, they were used to things like this already. Vera watched this in the a corner as she was trying to study s







