[Daffodil Academy]
Mia sat across from John and Leo, her arms crossed tightly over her chest as she stared at them with narrowed eyes.
Her gaze shifted from one boy to the other, but both of them stubbornly avoided eye contact, acting as though they hadn't noticed her scrutiny.
"Okay, you two," Mia finally said. "What exactly are you hiding from me? And what's with that Theo guy bringing you chocolates and cookies?"
She pointed accusingly at Leo.
Leo stole a quick glance at her before immediately looking away and scratching the back of his head.
Ever since Leo had stood firm on keeping his promise, not a single student had learned what had truly happened at the academy.
The matter had been handled discreetly.
The school administration had taken Theo's parents' plea into consideration and decided to give their son a second chance.
For Theo, the meeting had been heartbreaking.
