Chapter 76: Chase's Visit to Amelia
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The corridor outside the faculty labs was quiet. Most students were still scattered around the campus grounds, either at the training fields or in the lecture wings. Amelia walked slowly, her white mage robe brushing against her legs as she carried a basket of herbs she had just bought from the campus apothecary. She wanted nothing more than to return to her quarters, prepare the herbs, and spend the evening in peace. She did not expect anyone to be waiting for her.
Chase Weaverake leaned casually against the wall outside her door. He was dressed in the standard uniform, though his jacket was unbuttoned and his posture carried that careless arrogance everyone knew him for. His hair caught the last bits of sunlight coming through the tall windows, and when he saw her approach, his lips curved into a smile that looked polite but never reached his eyes.
