Chapter 111

Or perhaps, she really didn't want his protection, what she truly desired was that cold Xander! "Mr. Thompson, Eliza, I have something urgent to attend to, I'm really sorry for the abrupt departure. Eliza, here are the keys, you know the address." Quinn rushed over, quickly finishing her words and left abruptly with her bag. She has always had a fiery personality. A tentatively awkward silence fell after Evan confessed his feelings. Eliza had lost her appetite, and Evan reluctantly paid the bill and insisted on accompanying her to Quinn's house. The journey was slow. Evan reminisced about old times along the way, trying to make Eliza laugh. Eliza rolled down the window, gazed up at the night sky; the dark ink-like twilight had hidden the stars behind clouds. "Oh yes, next month is our school's centennial celebration. You should come too. It's a rare opportunity, everyone will be there." Evan suddenly remembered and handed her an invitation card. He was a student council president durin