Sweet Ruin: A YA Boarding School Romance (Weybridge Academy Book 3) by Alexandra Moody

Author:Alexandra Moody [Moody, Alexandra]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-05-01T21:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWENTY

I woke the next morning to the sound of my phone buzzing with an incoming call, and I groaned as I patted my hand around my bed and tried to find the device. I’d been up half the night, tossing and turning as I chewed over the night’s events. I’d only properly drifted off to sleep a little before sunrise, so it felt like I’d only just shut my eyes. My eyelids were heavy, my mouth felt parched, and my hair was probably a mess since I hadn’t bothered to dry it before I went to bed.

When my fingers finally wrapped around my phone, I took one glance at the caller ID before I answered. “Cress?” My voice was croaky and deep with sleep.

“Finally,” Cress replied. “I’ve been texting you all night. You guys disappeared after Noah’s announcement, and I haven’t been able to get hold of you since. Are you okay?”

“Yeah, I’m okay.” I carefully and slowly pushed myself up in bed. “I’m tired and a little confused but okay.”

“It was pretty shocking,” Cress said. “Did you know what Noah and your dad were up to?”

“I had no idea.” I rubbed a hand across my face. I was still waking up, so I wasn’t quite ready to relive the evening again. “Do you think we can talk about it on the trip back to school though? I’m half asleep, and I’m going to need about three cups of coffee before I can even consider revisiting it all.”

“About that…” Cress started. “The other reason I called so early is because I can’t drive you back. I mean I can if you can’t find another way. But my parents are sticking around longer than expected, and they want me to stay for an extra couple of days.”

“Oh, well, you haven’t seen them in months,” I replied. “You should stay, obviously.”

“But what about you?”

“I’ll talk to Matthew. I’m sure he can help me organize a way to get back to Weybridge.”

“Are you sure?”

“Definitely. You should spend time with your parents. I know you’ve missed them.”

“Thanks, Isobel. I’m so sorry for bailing on you last minute. If you get stuck, call me and I’ll drive you.”

“Like I said, I’m sure it won’t be a problem.”

“Okay, well, remember I’m always here if you want to talk once you’ve had your coffee.”

“Thanks, Cress.”

I pursed my lips as I ended the call. I hadn’t thought twice about telling Cress to stay. She deserved to spend time with her parents. But I hoped I was right about Matthew being able to help. I was not in for a fun day if I had to catch a bus back to school.

I considered trying to go back to sleep, but my stomach rumbled with hunger, so I got up and made my way downstairs instead. I entered the dining room with my eyes focused on my phone as I read a text from Cress. She’d simply sent a stream of heart emojis, so I sent some back in reply.

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