Chapter 163. Mr. Hendricks

Candice

"Are you leaving?'' A deep voice asked from behind me, stopping me from stepping out of the house as I grasped the doorknob. I turned around and embraced my father warmly. "Take care, my princess...''

“Alright, alright…” I chuckled, planting a kiss on his cheek while standing on my tiptoes before breaking free from his hold and dashing out the door. “Goodbye, Dad! I’ll see you later!”

I waved at him as I settled into the backseat of the passenger area.

“Good morning, Brad!” I cheerfully greeted the driver, who returned my smile and extended a hairbrush towards me. “Oh, thank you!” I replied with a shy grin, taking the brush from his hand and running it through my hair.

“You're welcome, princess…” he responded with a broad grin. “And good morning to you as well.”

I leaned back, a satisfied smile on my face, though a hint of anxiety crept in as I contemplated the first day of class following the summer break. Despite knowing