Last night, she left without saying goodbye and didnt even thank him in person.

E Did he see the note she had carefully placed on the bedside table? Celine, what are you zoning out for? Humy up and call Mr.

Alvarez! This time, he really stood up for you! Hailey urged.

Celine dialed the number.

The melodious ringtone rang once before someone answered in an unhurried manner.

He answered the call but said nothing, leaving the pth end silent.

Cetim slender fingers gripped the phone tightly as her heart began to race.

She hesitated, unsure of what to say.

Then, his deep, magnetic voice came through.

If youre not going to talk, Im hanging up.

He was about to end the call.

As always, domineering and decisive.

Alvarez, wait! Just now, Mr. Zander and Mrs. Zander came to the school to see me.

You can let Elijah gor now.

Celine quickly spoke up.

curtly

courage, Celine said softly, Mr.

expressed her gratitude, hoping it might convey

in retum

you the only way you know how to express your gratitude? Celine clenched the phone tightly,

was at a loss for

that moment, Hailey chudded beside

helped you this time, you should

utterly oblivious

repay him was simply

him echoed in Celines ears, malding her cheeks

her own way

had saved her, and

had saved her again, and it

dwell on

want to overthink it

treat his help as a transaction, where neither owed the

thank you

to repay

pause on the other end of the line,

hung up, leaving only the sound

Celine was speechless.

in hand, feeling utterly

had just asked Adam if he wanted her repayment, and he had

face instantly turned crimson, flaring with both

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