"I just happened to pass by this area. Since you haven't gone to the academy, I might as well stick around and wait for you for a bit. That way, we can go together."
Christopher smiled bashfully at Hera before greeting Bernard politely. "Good morning, Professor Killian. How's your—"
"You must've covered an additional distance of over 30 miles just by traveling from the Ludden residence to here before going to Cavenridge International Academy, right?" Bernard interjected.
His deep and husky voice sounded extraordinarily chilly. Just like that, he exposed Christopher's lie without intending to spare the latter's pride.
Naturally, Christopher was no match for Bernard when it came to courting girls.
Both Hera and Christopher fell silent after hearing Bernard's words. Christopher looked somewhat embarrassed now that his actual intention was revealed.
However, Christopher dared not offend Bernard. After all, Bernard was the seventh son of the esteemed Killian family. He was an individual to whom Andrew and Aaron had to show respect.
Besides, Christopher wasn't sure what the true nature of Hera and Bernard's relationship was.
"Since you're bent on playing the role as our driver, then what are you standing around for?" Bernard asked icily.
He scanned Christopher up and down with his sharp gaze, as though he was looking for a gift given to him by a certain someone.
Christopher was baffled, to say the least.
Hold on, he didn't agree to become Bernard and Hera's personal driver!
Meanwhile, Hera shot Bernard a surprised look. Then, she looked down at her phone, which showed her e-hailing app. It was the morning rush hour, so none of the drivers had accepted her order. She then canceled her request.
"Thanks," Hera said to Christopher.
Left without a choice, Christopher could only open the back seat door. Then, he and Hera worked together to help Bernard into the back seat. The wheelchair was quickly folded up before being placed into the trunk.
On the way to Cavenridge International Academy, the atmosphere in the car was eerily silent. The pair sitting in the back seat were scrolling through their phones quietly.
As for Christopher, he could only drive dutifully. He felt like crying on the inside.
To think that Hera and Bernard truly treated him like their personal driver!
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