Having escorted Emma to the entrance of the girls' dormitory and faced with the threatening gaze of the gatekeeper, John could only regretfully stop there.
Emma offered John a reassuring look before she and Lily, hand in hand, entered the familiar dormitory building.
As he retraced his steps, observing the buoyant young boys and girls under the trees by the roadside, John felt a pang of sentimentality. Being young is wonderful...
At that moment, John's phone vibrated, signaling a message from Emma.
Emma: Johnny, wait for me for a few days. Once the school stops the bed checks, I will come to see you. I will unlock a few more positions to properly compensate you (smirking).
A warm feeling stealthily surfaced in John's heart as he couldn't help but smile at the message.
Just as he was about to head home for a deep sleep, his phone suddenly rang. It was an unknown number.
John answered with a slightly furrowed brow.
