Chapter 1810

Aurelia was still in a daze when she replayed Sergio's words over and over in her mind. "Stay back after school." "Wait… did Daddy Sergio mean you should stay back… or I should stay back?" she asked. "If I'm not leaving, neither are you," Cyrus said. Aurelia's face fell. Seeing how Aurelia was still lying on the bed, Cyrus remarked, "If you're going to act, then commit to the role. "Even if your acting is terrible, you might as well skip your classes this afternoon." Aurelia nodded vigorously. Honestly, if Sergio was the one teaching this afternoon, she'd rather stay holed up here and pretend to be sick. Soon, the dismissal bell rang, signaling the end of the school day. Suddenly, the PA system crackled to blare an alarm. A moment later, the principal's crisp voice came through the speakers. "Attention, all students. Attention, all students! Due to a scheduled anti-riot drill, everyone must leave the school immediately. "I repeat, all students are to vacate the premises wi