Chapter 1669

"If it's too much trouble, just forget it," Emma said. Ron did not respond. He just turned and got into his car. Emma stood still, not daring to move. She had not even mustered the courage to ask for a ride to the university, only hoping he would take her out of the upscale neighborhood to catch public transport. In Valtara, cabs were a rip-off. Emma relied on buses or the subway, walking whenever possible to save every penny. Now, Ron would not even give her a lift out of the fancy neighborhood. But she figured it was no big deal. She would just run a bit faster. She believed skipping one class would not set her back too much. Ron called out, "What are you waiting for?" 'Is he offering me a ride?' thought Emma, a surge of joy hitting her. She hurriedly opened the door and slid into the passenger seat of his sports car. It was a two-seater, so the passenger seat was her only option. Ron started the car and eased out of the driveway. Emma pulled up the map on her phone. There was