Chapter 174 The Support Beside Her

• Ella stepped off the rooftop stairs and back into the school hallway. Everything was quieter than before. The corridor was filled with students, but most of them fell silent as soon as they saw her. Some still whispered, but this time their voices were barely a breath—nobody dared to speak too loud.
• Alex was already waiting at the end of the hallway. In his hand, he carried her school bag and even her lunchbox, holding them like it was the most natural thing in the world. His tall figure stood out; his cold gaze scanned the students, daring anyone to say something rude.
• As soon as Ella reached him, he handed her bag gently.