From Ashes of Scandal to His Embrace (Laurinda) novel Chapter 110

Irvin listened to the class president and glanced at Laurinda. For a moment, it seemed like she was surrounded by light.

He could hardly believe that someone who always acted so indifferent could have this gentle side. Maybe that was just how she was, cool on the outside but warm underneath.

After the welcome ceremony, Shirley and a few other roommates gathered around Laurinda, their faces full of worry as they looked at the scar on her palm.

Laurinda reached out and gently pinched their cheeks, trying to cheer them up instead.

“Come on, don’t feel bad for me. I’m already fine, see? If it hadn’t been a hassle before, I would have been back at school way earlier. I brought you guys some gifts, too. Focus on your studying for now. When we’re back in the dorm, I’ll give them to you.”

Once she managed to calm them down, Laurinda settled in with a book. It wasn’t a textbook, though. It was in the original language, and when Irvin, who was sitting behind her, caught a glimpse of the cover, he couldn’t help but stare in disbelief.

He’d seen that exact book on his uncle’s bookshelf. According to his uncle, you needed a PhD just to understand it. How on earth was Laurinda reading it so easily?

After evening study, Irvin handed Laurinda’s bag to Shirley. No one would let Laurinda carry her own things. Even though her hand was healed, everyone insisted she needed to be careful. They refused to risk her getting hurt again.

Laurinda felt a bit helpless at how much they fussed over her, but she didn’t fight it. She let them take care of her, making a mental note to remember all their kindness. One day, when she made it big, she’d make sure to bring them along for the ride.

Right then, she decided she’d ask Bonnie to prepare a few extra practice tests for them. It would give them something to do in their spare time.

As they left the academic building, Laurinda immediately spotted Adolphus waiting nearby. Shirley suddenly grabbed her arm, eyes wide with excitement.

Laurinda took it from him, acting like no one else was there. She stepped closer and slipped her hand onto his arm, leading him a little farther from the crowd.

“Is everything sorted out?” she asked quietly.

“Not yet, but we know who’s behind it. Remember when Jared and his crew cornered you? One of them, Warner, got his brother involved. After things came to light, Warner’s brother was expelled.”

“This time, Laura found Warner. The two of them went to his brother again, asking him to kill you. They promised him a million dollars if he could even just hurt you.”

“Warner’s been caught, but Laura got away. I heard she even took off with all of Baily’s valuables. Baily was so furious he had another stroke and ended up back in the hospital. He’s not doing well.”