Chapter 180

Scarlett noticed nothing unusual as she briskly returned to her bedroom. The next morning, Xavier was absent from breakfast. Before Scarlett could ask, Edmund gently informed her, "Mr. Stroud hasn't woken up yet, Ms. Quinn. There's no need to worry." "Alright, let him sleep in. I'll head out after breakfast." As soon as Edmund watched her car drive away, his calm facade crumbled. Xavier hadn't simply overslept—he'd been awake for two straight days, teetering on the edge of fury. With no other choice, Edmund had secretly contacted Caleb, hoping to find a solution. The third exam was a comprehensive paper, followed by the Engria exam. Scarlett completed her SATs without a hitch. Stepping out of the classroom, she took a deep breath. This time, she'd done it. She'd rewritten her story. Outside the school, the crowd surged like restless waves. Parents milled about with flowers and banners, and some were dressed in their finest clothes. Hope shimmered on every face, all fixed on t