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.

you’re so upset, the atmosphere is heavy,” Corey bent down, joking with

ever felt the atmosphere being heavy before?”

course, I wasn’t

casually replied, then led Isabella into the underground garage. He 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

much. When they passed a pastry shop, he suddenly stopped the car and went in to buy

emotions. Being taken care of felt good, but it could affect her

he was a

so she probably just wanted to teach him a lesson. She wasn’t intentionally targeting you,” Corey casually

of relief and

to take her home. He just reminded

her coat was buttoned up tightly from top to bottom. After closing the car

car. Isabella watched him approach in