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.

replied curtly

Celine said softly,

gratitude, hoping

in

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

was at a loss for

Hailey

you this time, you should repay him

with innocence, utterly oblivious to any deeper

repay him was simply

phrase repay him echoed in Celines ears, malding

own

time with Larry, he had saved her, and she had repaid

had saved her again, and it seemed she would have to

didnt want to dwell on why he had rejected

overthink it

treat his help as a transaction, where neither owed the other anything Biting her rosy lower

thank you

want to

accept it? There was a pause on the other end of the line,

up, leaving only the sound of

Celine was speechless.

phone in

if he wanted her repayment, and

turned crimson, flaring with

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