Once they arrived, Hannah and Dotson exited the car and walked toward the college, chatting briefly with the guard at the gate.
The classes had just finished, and many students were heading toward the playground.
The lively chatter brought a smile to Hannah's face.
It reminded her of her early days teaching at the college.
Lost in reminiscence, Hannah was suddenly brought back to the present by an enthusiastic voice.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Miss Moore! Miss Moore, is that you?" the voice asked.
Upon turning, Hannah saw two girls with ponytails, their faces alight with excitement.
Recognizing them immediately, she greeted them with a warm smile, "Yes, it's me.
Scarlett, Sofia, have you just finished your classes?" "No, ma'am," Scarlett Smith and Sofia Lee chorused as they approached.
"We still have afternoon classes, but we're heading to the canteen for lunch now.
"Miss Moore, you look even prettier than when you were still a professor," they complimented her warmly.
Just then, a flood of students poured out of a nearby building.
Scarlett raised her voice, calling out to the crowd, "Everyone, look! Miss Moore is here!" Scarlett's loud voice drew the attention of everyone, and all those who knew Hannah, along with those who didn't, stared at her.
Curious glances and whispered discussions spread among the crowd, while others approached with excitement. "Who is that stunning woman over there?" "She's gorgeous.
She must be a senior!" "Are you deaf? Didn't you hear her say Miss Moore is back?" "I've never seen such a beautiful teacher at our college.
Where did she cfrom?" Amid the animated chatter, Hannah found herself encircled by a group of students eager to greet her Caught off guard by the fervent crowd, Dotson was jostled roughly aside.
Hannah was a well-respected teacher back in her hometown? "What on earth is happening? And why are there so many people out here?" a girl with long hair dr@ped over her shoulders asked, standing not far from the commotion.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe was accompanied by six others.
Among them was Hannah's old acquaintance, Sadie.
The Edwards family was now in turmoil, and Sadie who was ongen a "princess now found revered as a "prindess herself reduced to running errands for others. Upon seeing Hannah, Sadie clenched her teeth, trying to hold back her anger.
"How dare Hannah, the woman who had almost destroyed my family, appear here? Vshe muttered under her breath. "I'm asking you.
Are you deaf?" The girl standing next to Sadie looked at her dearly m e displeased.