Chapter 17

Sylvia's POV

(Next day)

After my mom confirmed it was all right for me to go back to school, I immediately hurried out. Even if I didn't like it that much, I'm glad to be away from the house for a couple of hours, not to mention the babysitting job I have this evening.

Arriving at the school premises, I knew better than to expect warm welcome hugs and kisses. Why should I? I didn't have any friends. Not like I bother anyway, I headed up to my locker and began picking out my notes. On my way to my first class, I spotted Patrick in the hallway. Wanting to talk to him, I rushed towards him.

"Hey," I called out once I got to his side.

He glanced at me and nodded.

"Hi." He muttered.

Clearing my throat, I continued. " I wanted to thank you for visiting yesterday. No one has been kind enough to do that. "

"You're welcome."

"Plus, I wanted to ask. Did, by chance, Alex send you to me to offer me an apology on behalf of Tasha?"

Patrick stopped walking and turned to me, surprise evident on his