Chapter 70: A Master of Sass

Eliana strolled back after getting the deposit back. "How'd you guys get here?" "We called an Uber," Chase said, omitting the fact that they zoomed over in a limited-edition sports car. "How're you feeling?" Eliana asked. "I..." Before Chase could speak, Austin jumped in, "He might've caught a chill earlier, feeling a bit dizzy. Why don't you take him back to rest?" "Sure, come with me," Eliana said, heading towards where they parked. Austin winked at Chase, basically saying, "The rest is up to you." Once they were in the car, Eliana showed concern, "If you're not fully better, it's best not to wander. It could get worse." She remembered a classmate who almost kicked the bucket by ignoring a simple cold, pulling all-nighters playing games. It shocked her how something as minor as a cold could turn lethal. Since then, she's been extra careful about any signs of illness. But to Chase, her words sounded like she was peeved by his presence. "Am I ruining your date or something?"