Alicia nodded grimly, which was a method she picked up from Darius; it seemed everyone would fear her when she displayed this expression. She then turned to leave without so much as another word.

Erin froze on the spot for a long time. At some point, she snorted, feeling a mix of amused speechlessness and anger at the former’s actions. Regardless, Erin turned and strolled away immediately, her every step growing heavy.

When she arrived at the second floor’s stairway and walked past Bridget’s