Chapter 70

Sarah gathered her courage and stepped out, glancing around before asking softly, "Linda, where's Melina?" They had all changed clothes a while ago, but Melina was still nowhere to be seen. Linda shook her head, secretly wishing Melina would disappear. Andrew was furious and genuinely angry. He sat on a high stool in the corner while slowly sipping his drink. The air around him radiated danger, enough to keep everyone at a distance, including Linda. As they talked, a few girls came over and gathered around them. Technically, the Thompson family didn't have the standing to attend such a private gathering, but because of Andrew, Linda had become a central figure. "Linda, Sarah, what are you two talking about? "We were just thinking of heading to Oakread for some fun tomorrow. Linda, you should talk to Andrew as he always agrees when you ask." Linda shook off her earlier thoughts and said with a proper smile. "Sure, I'll talk to him. But you'll need to bring your drin