Chapter 386

After saying that, the trio bolted as though they had witnessed something dreadful. Mayra, who was left behind, was feeling somewhat bewildered. Although she had never been a social butterfly at school, she wasn't so off-putting that people would flee at the sight of her, was she? "Am I that scary?" Mayra wondered, glancing back at the trio who had already disappeared. While the school anniversary celebration was still in full swing, Mayra strolled on the rain-soaked concrete. The magnolia trees bordering the campus bore the brunt of the heavy rain, their broken branches scattered like fallen soldiers, causing them to emit a sweet, earthy scent. Without warning, the school's PA system blared to life. "Congratulations, Mr. Barlow! When's the big day? And is this your child? What a cutie!" A frenzy of excited screams and applause erupted from the students. "What are the perks of being your wife, Mr. Barlow?" It was a question that had never been asked. Mayra's steps faltered, h