Chapter 253

It was clear that Laura was looking for a chance to talk to Michael alone. And now, when Michael had walked away under the pretense of getting his phone, she had surely taken advantage of that very moment. Ruby too headed toward the corridor where Michael had gone. At the far corner, she saw—Laura was standing very close to him, speaking in a low voice. As Ruby got closer, their words became clearly audible to her. “Michael, please forgive me. I was drunk that night… completely out of my senses. That’s the only reason I made such a terrible mistake,” Laura pleaded, her voice full of remorse. “Miss Foster, I don’t want to drag this matter any further. But I also don’t want to see you again. Please, leave,” Michael’s voice was cold and emotionless. “Michael, I’m begging you. For the sake of my father at least… can’t you give me one more chance? I promise, I’ll never do anything like this again,” tears welled up in Laura’s eyes, her hands joined in desperate appeal. Ruby thought—enough is