Chapter 237

What's going on today? Normally she wasn't even allowed to casually disturb them, and now suddenly they're inviting her over? Elaine wasn't about to turn down that kind of invitation, so even though she was dead tired, she still dragged herself over and knocked on Oliver's door. Surprise—Milton opened it. Wait, so the teacher and student were spending the night together? As soon as she stepped in, the two of them started staring at her. Not the usual "you look tired" kind of stare, but more like "we're analyzing you" stare. "Why are you both looking at me like that?" Elaine frowned, confused by their odd expressions. Milton clapped her on the shoulder and said seriously, "You cheated death—must mean something good's headed your way." Oh, so that was it. They thought it was amazing she even made it back alive? Seriously though, when she was in Brindleford Village, she'd been wondering if they'd like the place. Clearly, they hadn't had much faith she'd make it back at all. "I'm not exact