Chapter 259 Irreparable

Mallory let out a long sigh of relief and patted her chest in the cool night breeze. She looked genuinely shaken. Then, she turned to glance at Emily, who was silent beside her. Suddenly, an idea came to her mind, and she let out an exaggerated sigh. "Ugh, after everything that happened tonight, my dad's definitely going to lecture me to no end." As she spoke, she pulled out her phone and waved it dramatically. "I'd better hurry back and face the music, or all my cards will be frozen tomorrow." She gave Emily a meaningful look and a quick wink, as if to say "I get it." "Be careful getting home on your own, okay Mills?" Then, she tilted her chin at Gabriel, her tone carrying a hint of mischief as she said, "Thanks for tonight, Mr. Holton. I hope I won't ever see you again." Before she even finished speaking, she spun around with her usual flair and walked toward the curb without a backward glance. Within moments, she had flagged down a taxi and disappeared into the night. After