Chapter 53

My classmates cheered when the bell rang, a sign that our last subject in the morning was over, which also made my heart beat faster.

Oh my gosh! I'm nervous!

When Ma'am said goodbye, my classmates quickly left the room, while I took my time packing my things. I wasn't in a hurry because of the nervousness and excitement I felt. When I finished packing, I quickly slung my bag over my shoulder.

I was about to leave, but someone called me.

"B-es," someone called out to me.

I turned to the person who called me, and there I saw Candice standing near the window, holding her cellphone. But what worried me was her facial expression, her entire face turned pale, her lips trembling, a sign that something bad happened.

"W-what?" I was nervous, but I tried to stay calm.

"I-t's aunt," she stuttered, tears streaming down her cheeks, which made me even more pale.

"W-what about aunt?" I was even more nervous now. Earlier, my heart was beating fast, but now it's even faster.

Because "aunt" means my m