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.

so upset, the atmosphere is heavy,” Corey bent

“Have you ever felt the atmosphere

wasn’t

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

in the car was just right,

stopped the car and went in to buy something.

of emotions. Being taken care of felt good, but it

she saw Corey, his behavior was always impeccable. At most, he was a bit childish and

messy breakup, so she probably just wanted to teach him a lesson. She

breathed a sigh of relief

This time, he didn’t even offer to take her home. He

was buttoned up tightly from top to bottom. After closing the car door,

the car. Isabella watched him approach in surprise. “What’s wrong?”