Chapter 5

The parents of those students who signed up for vocational college to chase after Corine were gathered outside the school gates, their faces full of worry.

"What are these kids even doing? They disappeared last night and won't pick up their phones," one of the parents complained.

The group of parents anxiously milled around the entrance, looking completely frazzled.

Just as I was about to walk through the school gates, Jared's mom suddenly rushed over and grabbed my wrist.

"Melissa, aren't you always hanging around Jared? Do you know where he is?" she demanded.

My mom immediately stepped in front…