The moment she stepped into the classroom the next day, Melissa rashed over to Kelly and, for some unknown reason, handed heratwig
“What’s this?” Kelly asked, confused.
“Offering myself for punishment.” Melissa said, pressing her index fingres together, trying to look remorseful.
Kelly didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. Then, she teased, “You call this timy twig an offering of guilt? Where’s the sincerity?
It was thinner than a charging cable and about the length of a ballpoint pen
“It I brought something thicker and you actually hit me with it, I’d be doomed.”
Kelly sighed. “It’s not even your fault. If I were the one being questioned by Professor Butler, he wouldn’t even need to say a word. I’dentes everything on the spot too.”
Melissa strolled her chin, pretending to analyze the situation: “So basically, Professor butler calls the shots in your house.
“No, he doesn’t” Kelly’s cheela thashed
“oh please. I bet you don’t even dare breathe too loudly around him.”
Kelly was left speechless at that point.
After her silly act of atonement, Melissa get bold again and leaned in close. “So, what did Professor Butler say to you after he found you? Did he smack your butt in ange
No, he didn’t Kelly shoved her away. “He’s not like you. All you ever think about is smacking people,”
Melissa grinned mischievously. “I’m just curious. What does he do when he’s mad? Aren’t teachers usually kind of twisted? Don’t tell me he made you copy the school code a hundred times or kneel on a keyboard or something. Hal”
Her smile turned even more twisted. “Just imagine his delicate wife kneeling in front of him. That’s kind of hot and seducing, isn’t it?”
Kelly was momentarily speechless.
Sometimes, she genuinely wanted to crack open Melissa’s head just to see what kind of nonsense was rattling around in there.
“Melissa,” she said seriously, “You need to cut down on those Myarra toxic romance stories. They’re rotting your brain.”
After gooting around for a bit, the class bell rang. The two of them straightened up and waited for the teacher to arrive.
After class, Kelly headed to the library while Melissa went back to the dom to nap. She complained that Lucy had been coming back late lately and making a ton of noise during her bedtime routine, keeping her awakr
She also grumbled with envy over Kelly staying off–campus, not only having a whole room to herself but also getting to share it with a hot guy
Kelly had to admit that her current life was something to envy. She couldn’t think of anything to say to comfort Melissa.
Melissa didn’t bother wasting words and just turned to leave
At the library, Kelly remembered her part–time job and messaged Caleb on Whatsapp, “Mr. Hartley, sorry. My studies have been a bit overwhelming lately, so I won’t be able to continue working part–time.”
Caleb replied quickly, “Huh? That’s so sudden”
Kelly made up an excuse, “Yeah. My body can’t seem to handle the load.”
Caleb replied, “I can’t just suddenly find someone to replace you now.”
Kelly felt bad and apologized again, “I’m so sorry, Mr. Hartley. I just can’t manage anymore.
Caleb messaged back, “How about this? The week’s almost over anyway. Can you finish the next few days? Once Gavin’s more familiar with the work, you can leave.
Kelly thought about it and realized she had spring it on him too suddenly, so she agreed.
Then, she took a screenshot of the chat with Caleb and sent it to Leot
Leon replied, “Alright. I’ll pick you up from the shop these next few days. No need to go back to campus.
Kelly replied with a cute sticket.
just as she was puiting away her phone to start reading, someone sat down across from her. She looked up and saw Jude,
Kelly lowered her eyes and pretended not to see him.
There was a moment of silence before Jude couldn’t hold back and asked, “What are you reading?”
Chapter 35
