Dong. Dong. Dong.
The moment the bell rang, the students rushed to leave. Their loud voices blended together, creating an unpleasant melody.
Severine's gaze remained fixed on the plant swaying just outside the class window.
The sun was still bright, dissipating the chill in the air.
Without Damien to hinder her and Alina constantly chattering in her ear, the silence had returned to her life.
It had been a few days, and the news of Damien's accident had already spread far and wide.
Alina had called her just to scold Damien more.
"It will be better if he stays in the hospital forever."
Those were Alina's angry words before she ranted about the cold and shared all the details of her competition. She had managed to secure her place in the finals.
Three days... Then Alina would return.
Severine sincerely wished the heroine would win the trophy and gain the acknowledgment she deserved.
What was the point of becoming someone's plaything?
