No Escape from Love novel Chapter 277

"Oh..." The driver dragged out his response, clearly unconvinced. "A 'friend' would drop you off at the entrance like that? The way he was looking at you—tsk, tsk, it was like he wanted to devour you."

Feeling a bit uncomfortable, I shifted in my seat and mumbled, "Really, he's not. We… used to be classmates."

"Classmates, huh?" the driver repeated meaningfully, then studied me again through the rear-view mirror. "Miss, you've got an air about you. I bet you were one of the campus belles back at Astern University, huh?"

His scrutinizing gaze made me uneasy. I brushed it off. "Not at all. Thanks for the praise."

"Ah, young people these days. Relationships come and go so fast." He sighed before launching into a monologue. "Back when I was courting my wife…"

As he started reminiscing about his own love life, I groaned silently.

Great. Looked like there was no escaping this gossip session.

I responded absentmindedly here and there, all the while trying to figure out how to end this awkward conversation as soon as possible.

Thankfully, the ride wasn't too long. Soon enough, the car pulled up in front of my apartment building.

I quickly paid the fare and practically bolted out of the car, throwing a quick "Goodbye" over my shoulder before rushing into the lobby.

Standing in the elevator, I let out a long breath. Finally, I got some peace.

Back home, I unlocked the door in the dark. The apartment was pitch-black and silent. A strange unease crept up my spine.

I suddenly remembered what Lila had said about those home burglaries. My back tensed with a chill. No way… Could it really be happening now? Mom was still at home.

I swallowed nervously and carefully shut the door and double-locked it. Then, I fumbled for my phone and turned on the flashlight. A weak beam of light illuminated the entryway.