Ch. Ch 5 Don’t come back Ch 5

I turned around.

Only to find Axel standing right behind me, his arrival completely silent.

His expression was ice-cold, his gaze fixed on my fully packed suitcase.

Ryker leaned against the bedroom doorframe, looking at me with an equally frigid stare.

Willow had followed them in and was quietly staring at my luggage.

The barely concealed anticipation in her eyes was impossible to miss.

For a moment, I considered telling them the truth.

But then I remembered Axel’s impatient words: “Those things aren’t our concern. You don’t need to tell us.”

Suddenly, I didn’t dare speak openly anymore.

This way, when I finally left, I could at least lie to myself.

I could pretend they simply didn’t know I was leaving, rather than admit they didn’t care.

My hand slipped into my coat pocket, knuckles aching from how tightly I clenched my fist.

I spoke with feigned casualness: “I’m just moving my things to change rooms. Like I said, the master bedroom is for Willow.”

Axel’s expression softened slightly.

But he quickly hardened again and said grimly: “Willow won’t be staying here.

“You pushed her down the stairs just days ago. Do you think we’d feel comfortable letting her live under the same roof as you?”

I automatically responded: “Then I’ll move to campus housing.”

Axel’s briefly softened expression turned completely dark.

I truly hadn’t meant to provoke him.

With my departure imminent, I just didn’t want to make things difficult for them anymore.

Willow put on an innocent face: “This is your room, sister. I can’t take it.”

I replied flatly: “Don’t worry. Once I move out, I won’t come back.”

Willow immediately couldn’t help but lift the corners of her mouth.

Realizing her slip, she quickly lowered her head.

Axel shouted angrily: “Who are you threatening?”

Ryker laughed coldly: “If you want to leave, then leave. Did you think anyone would beg you to stay?”

I said nothing more and continued packing my belongings.