Zach gave her a puzzled nce. “Hmm?”


    “I’ve got some vitamins and energy boosters at home that really work wonders. When are youing back? I’ll have them ready for you,” Mirabe exined casually. After all, she had taken a ‘little‘ wee gift from him. It was only right to offer something in return.


    Truth be told, her remedies were worth a lot more than the ‘little‘ gift.


    Coming back to his senses, Zach realized his sister meant well and smiled. He was just about to speak when he heard her volce again. “Or just text me your address, <b>and </b>I can mail them to


    55, and I can you, no big deal.”


    Seeing the earnest look on his sister’s face, Zach swallowed his initial refusal and said, “Thank you, I’ll be staying at home for a while.”


    Mirabe snapped her fingers at him. “OK, I’ll give them to you tonight.” With that, she <b>hopped </b>out of the car with a cool move.


    Resting his hand on the steering wheel, Zach watched his sister walk away and shook his head with a smile. One had to admit, she was pretty cute, or rather, quite dashing<b>. </b>


    Starting the car, Zach turned around and left the school. As he drove off, he passed the Gilbert family’s car head–on.


    Sitting in the car, Summer nced up just in time to catch a glimpse of Zach’s face in the passing vehicle. “Stop the car,” she urged the driver.


    The driver mmed on the brakes, pulling over to the side of the road. Summer pushed the car door open, but when she looked back, Zach’s car had already vanished into the distance. Biting her lip in frustration, She quickly pulled out her phone and dialed Zach’s number.


    After several rings, Zach finally answered, “Summer? Is there something you need?”


    Summer’s gaze still followed the direction Zach had gone, and she spoke gently. “It’s nothing. much. I was just wondering if you were back from your business trip?<b>” </b>


    Zach, driving away, paused for a moment before replying without any noticeable change in his tone. “Not yet. The case at thepany is prettyplex. It might take a while longer.”


    Hearing this, Summer’s grip on her phone tightened unconsciously, her expression faltering slightly. After a few seconds, she found her voice again. “Ah, is that so? Well, let me know when you’reing back. I’lle to the airport to pick you up.”


    Zach responded nomittally, “I’ve got a client right now; we’ll talk when I’m free.”


    “Okay, then… you go ahead with your work, Zach.”


    After hanging up, Summer stood there for a long time, her eyes getting teary slightly. The cars had only brushed past each other, but she wouldn’t mistake that face or the license te.


    Why did Zach lie about still being on a business trip? Was it because of Mirabe’s return that he was acting so cold towards her?


    That’s right, he wasing from the school. It didn’t take much guessing to know that Mirabe must have said something to him!


    Summer clenched her fists, her sharp nails almost piercing her palms.


    Back in the ssroom, Jenna, who’d been slumped listlessly over her desk, perked up immediately, “Mira, you’re back. How’d the test go<b>?</b>”


    Mirabe tucked a strand of hair behind her ear with an air of nonchnce. “Not bad, I guess.”


    Jenna clicked her tongue twice. That tone was asking for trouble.


    “You look beat. Rough night?” Mirabe nced at her and asked.


    Jenna shook her head and rested her chin on the desk, looking utterly dejected. “Did you hear about the infuriating thing our homeroom teacher announced this morning?”