Before she knew it, the first week of school had already passed.
The best part was finally being able to avoid Laura at home—no more awkward encounters day in and day out.
Their classrooms were on different floors, one upstairs and one downstairs, so they only occasionally bumped into each other in the cafeteria.
To her relief, she was placed in the same class as Hannah again and had made several new friends.
Though everyone knew about her connection to the Marson family, no one deliberately kept their distance—especially since Lucas had withdrawn all those bodyguards.
Unexpectedly, she ran into Cassandra in the school library.
She had just picked a book from the shelf when a group of people walked in, led by none other than Cassandra, who seemed to be discussing book orders with the librarian.
"Beauty, what a coincidence seeing you here!"
