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.

the atmosphere is heavy,” Corey bent down, joking with a

ever felt the atmosphere being

course, I wasn’t born wealthy.”

into the underground garage. He was open and straightforward about topics others might avoid. Isabella envied people

pizza shop. The temperature in the car was just right, and Isabella

didn’t talk much. When they passed a pastry shop, he suddenly stopped the car and went in to buy something. “Bella, eat something to fill your stomach.”

Being taken care of felt

time she saw Corey, his behavior was always impeccable. At most, he was a bit childish and teasing, but there was nothing wrong with his overall approach.

so she probably just wanted to

breathed a sigh of

take her home. He just reminded Isabella

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

got out of the car. Isabella watched him