Chapter 337: Beyond Cruel and Shameless
In the afternoon, the day had turned colder with a sharp bite in the air. The passing breeze rattled the almost bare branches living in the school courtyard.
Unlike how bright the sky was in the morning, it had turned gray with less hint of sunshine. During recess earlier, most students stayed in the building instead of having lunch or playing outdoors.
Lariette rubbed her palms together as she walked back from the library. She taught a class there instead of in the classroom. The cold seeped into her bones and made her shudder.
’I want some hot soup. What will Eddy make for dinner?’
During lunch, Ruediger sent Lariette a message, asking if there was anything she wanted for dinner. She simply told him to surprise her with any yummy hot soup. He replied saying he would take up the challenge.
A tiny smile bloomed on Lariette’s lips as she thought of Ruediger. From the moment he woke her up this morning, to having breakfast together and walking her to school, he seemed to be in a great mood.
The shadows of the nightmare two nights ago no longer darkened his countenance and spirit.
"Lariette. There you are."
Lariette had just reached the stairwell when a staff member, Mrs. Turner stopped her. The middle-aged lady was among one of the longest-serving staff in this school.
"Hello, Mrs. Turner," Lariette greeted the older lady politely as she paused her steps, "Were you looking for me?"
"Yes, but only just now. Someone’s waiting for you in the guest room. He just arrived less than ten minutes ago."