It was the weekend, so classes were off. Jiang Xiu stayed in the hospital for three more days under observation before she was finally discharged.
By the time Monday came, both she and Jiang Yue were still absent—sparking fresh whispers across campus.
For those who had seen the now-deleted forum post about the so-called "abortion scandal," their absence only confirmed suspicions.
By the time they returned to the dorms, Jiang Yue had suggested they go back to their private apartment instead.
It would be quieter, safer—especially with Xia Mingzhou still lurking in the background like a ticking bomb.
But Jiang Xiu had refused.
schedule was packed, and while the apartment wasn't far, staying in the dorms made things simpler.
Still, a small part of Jiang Yue didn't like it.
Now, the four of them—Jiang Yue, Jiang Xiu, Yan Meixiu, and Guan Ying—sat together in the bustling campus cafeteria.
It was crowded, noisy, just like any other Tuesday lunch rush.
Except it wasn't.
