The Girl They Ignored Returned as the Woman Seven Men Would Die For novel Chapter 38

"I guess we have no choice. Let's just lean on each other and hobble back like two pathetic casualties~"

Seraphina giggled, naturally throwing an arm over Mika's shoulder.

Mika instantly felt the heavy weight press down on her. So much for "leaning on each other"—Seraphina had effectively dumped half her body weight onto Mika's bad knee.

She didn't make a fuss. Once Seraphina said her goodbyes to James, Mika slowly helped her walk back onto the campus grounds.

James's gaze tracked them, drifting from Seraphina's petite frame to Mika's back.

A glint of sunlight flashed across his lenses, highlighting a flicker of genuine confusion in his gentle eyes.

He had noticed Mika's physical changes, but since Seraphina had casually mentioned her recent weight loss, he hadn't been too surprised.

What really bothered him was her attitude.

In the past, Mika would always echo Seraphina, calling him 'James' with a bright, welcoming smile.

But today, he sensed a distinct chill from her, and her title for him had formally reverted to 'Mr. Sterling.'

Hadn't she literally texted him yesterday, telling him to rush to the hospital for Seraphina?

Why was she suddenly acting like they barely knew each other?

James pondered this for a long moment before pulling out his phone and wiring Mika $1,500.00.

[Thank you for letting me know about Seraphina's injury yesterday. Here is a small token of my appreciation. Please accept it.

To me, any friend of Seraphina's is a friend of mine. Seeing how hurt your knee is today, please use this to get it checked out by a doctor.]

In James's mind, a woman acting cold for no reason meant she was offended by something someone had done.

He had absolutely zero interest in figuring out how he might have crossed Mika. Throwing money at the problem was the easiest fix.

Seraphina had told him that Mika's family situation was complicated—her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother bounced from man to man, entirely neglecting her.

This sum would be a massive windfall for a girl like her. It was definitely enough to buy back her goodwill.

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