Semua Bab Fading Slowly but Surely: Bab 11 - Bab 20

Emmett's mind raced through his memories upon that realization. He had rushed over to campus by 8:30 am, gotten out of his apartment by 8:00 am, and selected his outfit by 7:30 am.He traced back his memories from this moment to the last time he saw Isla downstairs last night. Finally, he realized where the problem was.She had planned everything, so logically she should have left early to make preparations. However, there had been no sound coming from the apartment across the hall since last night.Either Isla left after Emmett, or she never intended to come to campus in the first place.She had put so much effort into getting back at him, yet she hadn't even bothered to witness it herself.Emmett couldn't figure out the reason behind it.He pressed his hand to his rapidly beating chest, feeling as if something within him was slipping away. He was anxious, yet powerless to stop it.…The security guards finally cleared everyone out at 10:00 am, dispersing the crowd blocking

Richard's features hardened with anger now that Emmett had confirmed things. Even his voice sounded harsher. "Isla told me you gave false testimony. How dare you lie about something this big? Do you even know the impact your actions will have on her future?"Because she now has a record of plagiarising on a test, she'll lose her spot in the exchange program! The university's even contemplating whether to expel her to suppress public outrage! "Isla's entire life will be ruined because of you once the decision is finalized. Not to mention, you previously caused online public opinion against her!"Yes, she likes you, but be honest—has she ever done anything wrong to you in these past two years? Do you hate her that much? Must you force her into a dead end?"If you have any conscience left in you, I urge you to explain the truth to the university at once! Otherwise, your lies won't just destroy her. It'll bring myself and the entire school down, too!"All Emmett could focus on was th

Isla was busy for days after moving into her new apartment. She eventually finished decorating the place.That night, she received news that all international exchange students were accounted for. Likewise, she learned there would be a welcoming party at the auditorium tomorrow.Isla noted down the time for the party and headed out early the next day.Although Isla roamed the campus whenever she felt bored these past few days, she still got lost because the campus was massive. Plus, the buildings practically looked the same.She wanted to ask someone for directions since it was almost time for the party. That was when her phone rang. It was a call from an unknown number.She pondered briefly before deciding to answer it. A familiar voice soon rang out from her phone. Even so, she couldn't tell who it was. She was trying to figure it out when someone tapped her shoulder from behind.Isla turned around and saw the handsome young man who helped her a few days ago.The young man's

Edoardo stumbled a few steps back from the force.Emmett shot a frosty glare at him before tugging at Isla's arm, wanting to leave.Edoardo held the wall to stabilize himself. When he saw Isla resisting Emmett, he immediately rushed to her once more and punched Emmett in the face. The two men then got into a physical altercation.Because of that, the once peaceful corner of the garden fell into chaos. The chairs and tables were flipped over, and food was scattered all over the ground. Even the flowerpots beside the three got knocked over.Many of the cafe's patrons were terrified of being implicated in the men's fight. So, they fled out the door.The cafe owner, who was on the second floor, phoned the police immediately.Since the cafe was in the city center, the police arrived soon after. They forced Emmett and Edoardo, who were both seeing red, apart. Then, they brought the two back to the police station.Emmett's gauze bandage had come off his forehead during the fight, revea

Emmett followed Isla's camping group to the outskirts. He was on the other side of the river from them and could see everything clearly. There were seven to eight foreign exchange students having a barbecue together. They seemed lively as they chatted, hung out, and played games.Emmett couldn't blend in with them, so he could only watch from afar. Yet, he felt more panicked as he watched them. That was because Wayne was always beside Isla, regardless of what she was doing. Wayne and Isla were never more than ten footsteps apart. In fact, they were getting closer by the minute.The way they were unusually close sparked jealousy in Emmett. He eagerly wanted to storm over and take Isla away. However, he knew that would only piss Isla off. Emmett didn't want his relationship with Isla to remain tense. He couldn't risk doing anything that would worsen the situation. So, he could only tolerate the complicated emotions that gnawed at his heart and tell himself to endure things.That