Chapter 96. Private

Anna’s heart was thumping in her chest due to adrenaline. She tried to focus on the conversation but her breathing was getting fast and heavy.

“Anna? Anna?” Her mom called out to her and she was pulled out of her thoughts.

“Yes, mom.”

“You’re coming home.”

“Mom…”

“Don’t argue with me. That city has nothing for you. And with what Zac did, there’s no telling how unhinged he is? What if you’re his next victim?”

Anna frowned deeply. “Mom, how could you say that?”

“I’m being real! I’m being honest! Right now, that’s what you need, honesty!”

“I’m not going back home.”

“Anna, stop this. Your father and I have talked about this already. We know that you got expelled. There’s no reason for you to be over here by yourself. There are a lot of good universities and colleges here. You know that. Like, even if you don’t want to go to the one you transferred from.”

Anna scoffed faintly. “I left my hometown for a reason, mom. I need to be able to