Chapter 978 - Dinner With Nicolae & Marie (1/2)

Peter shook his head.” I don't know why you go to school here and why do you always try to get expelled — This morning I was so sure you seriously wanted to admit to the crime and get yourself expelled but in the end, you didn't have the heart to see us scared to death, since you know Ferguson would find out we are involved— I also don't know who Leon is…”

Rose suddenly turned cold. ”I also don't know anything about you and I don't care.”

She walked away, leaving Peter stunned.

Peter immediately realized his mistake and ran after Rose.

”Hey… listen, I don't want to ruin our friendship. I am sorry. I won't ask any more questions.”

His earnest gaze stirred up Rose. She nodded and smiled a little.

”I will take your word,” the girl said finally.

They reunited with the rest of the Night Stirrer Gang members after one hour and spent the remaining time together to buy sweets and food, and rest for a while before continuing the adventure. They came back to St. John a little over 1 am. They were all feeling tired, but happy.

”Wow, thanks, Guys. Tonight I'm very happy.” Helene bowed her head slightly. ”And thank you, for making me a part of you ...”

Everyone nodded back.

”It's okay Helene, no need to thank us. You're okay. ”

” We're happy to have you in the group.”

This time, Helene didn't dare to take the risk of climbing the tree. That's why she and Rose sneaked up from the stairs. Luckily, everyone was sleeping, and no one caught them.

They tiptoed down the hallway and into their respective bedrooms.

After they arrived safely, Helene and Rose waved a white cloth on their windows to let Peter and Jack know that they were okay.

After they both felt satisfied, Peter and Jack went to their own dorm. George and Harry, who lived in the west tower, had also arrived safely at their respective rooms without any issues.

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Their success leaving school that night made the Night Stirrer Gang members addicted to more adventures. They kept looking for info about events held in the surrounding villages to visit.

Peter, who was charming, had become close friends with Fred, the milkman, and he kept receiving valuable information from him.

He would send the secret invitations to his friends and hold a midnight meeting in a hidden cave in the hill behind the school to discuss more shenanigans.

Boys and girls were prohibited from hanging out closely with each other outside of classes, let alone holding secret meetings, so they really kept up appearances during the day by pretending to be indifferent toward each other.

Ahhh .. remembering her friends from her school days brought sweet memories to Rose's mind. She really missed them.

”What happened to you?” asked Rune who had seen Rose sigh with an expression filled with nostalgia.

”Why?” Rose even asked back.

”You've been sighing all the time. Is there a problem?” asked Rune attentively.

”Nothing,” said Rose with a smile. She patted Rune on the shoulder. ”Have your brother-in-law seen my picture yet?”

Tonight they would attend the dinner that Nicolae and Marie would throw to welcome Rose into the family. Since they were going to eat dinner outside, today Rose and Rune intentionally prepared their empty stomachs. In the afternoon they only ate simple sandwiches.

”Not yet,” said Rune.

He had deliberately asked Aleksis and Alaric not to tell Nicolae and his wife anything. He didn't want Nicolae or Marie to investigate Rose.

He didn't mind waiting until Rose told him who she really was. The anticipation had been exciting so far, and he wouldn't want to spoil it.