Chapter 1880

As the clock neared 7:00 AM, it was almost time for Levi to be at Scott Manor and pick up Maeve. Lyra had been standing by, ready for action, while Maeve stayed in her bedroom. Just then, her ears picked up the faint hum of an approaching car. "They're here." Lyra froze at Maeve's words. "Already? Where?" Neither of them had heard the car pull up. But in the next moment, footsteps echoed on the stairs outside. "They're here! For real! Ms. Scott, your hearing is impeccable!" Charlie, already on alert, watched as others gathered at the door, all ready to spring a surprise on Levi. But soon, the footsteps stopped right outside. A strange tension filled the air, as if something heavy pressed against the door from the other side. "Levi?" Lyra asked cautiously as her voice betrayed a hint of unease. "Yes." Levi's reply came swiftly, short, and to the point. Maeve's face flushed with a mix of excitement and shyness as she heard Levi's voice. "J-Just so you know, I'm the bridesmai