I had stayed at Mars' place for a few days and was starting to get used to the daily routines of life in the Mafia.
Mars' core subordinates seemed to have grown familiar with me too. Now, whenever I came and went, they would nod respectfully in acknowledgment.
After taking some time to rest, I finally began to recover from the trauma of the shootout.
The school was hosting an icebreaker party for new students, and Henry had originally promised to go with me. But due to his injuries, he couldn't make it. I promised to visit him in a couple of days instead.
Mars had offered to send someone to accompany me, but I refused. Happily, I drove myself to the school alone.
'There's no way I'd be unlucky enough to stumble into another dangerous situation for the third time,' I thought.
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