Chapter 120

Mayra's phone vibrated. She assumed it was the school calling, likely urging her to return. Setting down the boxes and bottles, she glanced at the caller ID. Excitement danced in her eyes as she eagerly picked up. "Gordon, why did it take you so long to call me? What's been going on?" Gordon's deep voice came through. "What are you doing now?" "I'm thinking about you!" she replied without hesitation, her words candid and genuine. They hadn't been in touch since Anderson had taken her from Paramount Hall. She waited for Gordon's response but heard only laughter. "Hahaha, Gordon, why are you blushing?" It was a familiar voice. It was Gordon's best friend, Samuel Moore. Gordon and Samuel were classmates, and the two always secured the top two spots in school rankings. Both were also guaranteed admission and offered a full-ride scholarship to the University of Belchester. She remembered Anderson had warned her before. "If you meet Gordon again, I'll withdraw all the financial supp