Chapter 115

Unable to figure it out, Helen decided not to dwell on it and eventually gifted the stationery set to a classmate who had forgotten to bring a pen. The exam lasted two hours. Helen performed steadily, finishing half an hour early. Leaving the exam hall, she checked the time and decided to take a cab back to the apartment. Then, she coincidentally ran into Chandler, who was about to leave. He saw her and remained expressionless. "Something came up. I'll return tomorrow." Helen responded, "If you're busy, go ahead. I can go back by myself." Chandler's eyes narrowed slightly as he said, "Grandpa asked me to take care of you. How do you expect me to explain to him if you return alone?" Using Esmond as leverage was indeed the most effective. "Then I'll stay another day," she conceded. "Are you heading out? Where to?" Chandler didn't reply but sized her up. "If you're bored, you can come with me." Helen wanted to decline. But then she thought she'd be bored staying home alone after t