Chapter 22

"Margie…" The moment Lester appeared on the rooftop, Margaret instantly tensed, rising to her feet with her guard up. "What are you doing here? Were you following me?" "N-No, I wasn't. Let me explain." Seeing the wariness and mistrust in her eyes, Lester tried to explain himself anxiously. "I came to meet with the principal and thought I'd drop by the rooftop." Miles had also stood up by then. He took Margaret's hand and guided her away from the edge to a safer spot. "That place wasn't safe." Seeing how Lester never took his gaze off them, Miles smiled politely and extended a hand. "Hi, I'm Miles. Margaret's friend." Even though Lester was annoyed, he shook Miles' hand. "Hi, I'm Lester." Hearing his name, Miles gave Margaret a little knowing smile. When he turned back to Lester, he spoke in a sharper tone, "Sorry, man. We were here first, and we're not done talking. So, if you don't mind…" Lester let out a long breath and nodded. Fighting the lump in his throat, he took a last