Chapter 71

Thorian, filled with concern, scoured every nook and cranny of the school in search of Ashley, his efforts proving futile as he could not locate her anywhere. Nash, a close friend of Thorian, attempted to console him, placing a reassuring hand on his shoulder. "Dude, maybe she went home," Nash suggested, attempting to convince Thorian that Ashley may have already left the premises.

Thorian's face contorted into a slight frown, his disappointment evident. "Well, I did mention that I was going to drop her off. Couldn't she have waited a little?" Thorian muttered in frustration, prompting the other boys present to chuckle, seemingly captivated by Thorian's current demeanor.

Glancing at his friends, Thorian's frown deepened. "Do you guys find this amusing?" he snapped, his voice tinged with a growl. Unfazed by his outburst, the boys remained unperturbed, fully aware of Thorian's temperament.

Amidst the unfolding drama, Rolf interjected, adding fuel to the fire. "Well, not only do we find