Leave Me Alone Mr Shaffer Novel

Dariel was coerced into drinking, which resulted in everyone else behaving more appropriately. They played a few more rounds, none of which were too outrageous.

Simon, the mediator, suggested they switch to a different activity. Finally, the game ended, and everyone dispersed, slipping away to their preferred venues in pairs or small groups.

Feeling upset, Isabella bid Mandy and Natasha farewell and quietly left the room. Upon seeing her departure, Corey immediately followed her. The corridor was quiet, with the sound of footsteps growing closer behind her. Isabella didn’t look back but instead walked briskly forward.

“Bella,” Corey called out, somewhat helplessly grabbing Isabella’s arm. “Shall I take to the usual place?”

Isabella instinctively resisted. “No need, I drove here.”

“You’ve been drinking,” Corey reminded her.

Isabella irritably ran her fingers through her hair. “Then I’ll take a cab.”

“No, I won’t feel at ease.” Corey gently held her arm, leading her outside. “I know you’re not in a good mood. Let me take you home, or else I won’t feel at ease.”

Isabella felt conflicted. Even Corey noticed her mood was off, and probably everyone else at the table knew as well. They might even be laughing at her inability to take a joke.

atmosphere is heavy,” Corey bent down, joking

ever felt the

course, I wasn’t born

was open and straightforward about topics others might avoid. Isabella envied people like him;

her to her pizza shop. The temperature in the car was just right, and Isabella relaxed naturally as she got

stopped the car and

snack, feeling a mix of emotions. Being taken care of felt good, but it could affect her judgment of

always impeccable. At most, he was a bit childish and teasing, but

and Courtney had a rather messy breakup, so she probably just wanted to teach him a lesson. She wasn’t intentionally targeting you,”

of relief and responded lightly.

dropped her off near Cletford Mansion. This time, he didn’t even offer to take her home. He just reminded Isabella before she got out

found that her coat was buttoned up tightly from top to bottom. After closing the car door, she leaned over

car. Isabella watched