Chapter 58

The other classmates were puzzled to see Ruth laughing with Icarus. They thought Ruth and Icarus weren't on good terms. Just yesterday, they were arguing with each other. How was it possible for their relationship to improve in a day? Some of them even felt betrayed. They had all been on the same boat, standing against Icarus. But Ruth had switched sides so quickly. How could she do this to Edith? Coincidentally, both Edith and Xavier were absent today. Ruth felt mixed feelings when she saw Edith's empty seat. After everything that happened last night, she wasn't sure how to face her former best friend now. Icarus was reading a novel during recess when Ruth tapped on his shoulder. "Emily is here to see you," Ruth said. Icarus turned and saw Emily standing at the back door of the classroom. "Tell her to leave," Icarus replied. He didn't need to guess why Emily was looking for him. It was obviously about her father's job. But Icarus had no sympathy for Emily or her family; they