Chapter 553

That smile was just too dazzling—so bright and genuine—it almost made you want to look away. But somehow, you couldn’t help but get drawn in. Colin White gave a wide grin too. The guy was tall, legs for days, built in a way that made him stand out among his peers. He had sharp, sunny features, with big double-lidded eyes and slightly puffy cheeks that added a boyish charm. Definitely the kind of guy you’d expect to be the school heartthrob. They naturally ended up walking side by side. Having gone through something intense together, the distance between them seemed to shrink. Like there was now some silent bond, a shared secret woven between them. Colin scratched the back of his head, not quite sure how to start. After a pause, he said, “Thanks. I heard about what happened from your sister-in-law.” It still felt surreal to him—having such a young sister-in-law. Honestly, she didn’t seem much older than Sienna Ackerley, but man, the way she handled things? Totally experienced. “What thi