Chapter 1299

Anne's trembling finger landed on the screen and dialed the number. Lucas picked up in no time. "Hello? Anne? Is that you? Anne..." "Principal..." Tears welled in her eyes. "What did Anthony do to you?" She lowered her gaze at the back of her hand, not knowing how to begin describing the unspeakable things Anthony had done to her. "I'm fine…h-how are you? Has the Pinnacle Academy really closed down?" She asked in tears. "I'm going to give the academy up and leave Luton with my family. Anne, will you come with me?" "What...?" Anne gaped. "You are giving up?" "It's not like I have a choice. It's a good thing that I have connections in Canbridge so I can still make a living. Anne, as long as you are willing to leave with me, you can stay away from Anthony forever." Being able to stay away from Anthony was her deepest, darkest desire, but her heart raced in fear at the idea. Every one of her attempts to run had ended in failure and she was not certain if she would succeed this ti