Hailey's POV
The ride to school was quiet, an uncomfortable silence lingering between Paxton and me. As we neared the school gates, he broke the silence.
“How are you feeling now?” His voice was soft, but there was an edge of concern. “Do you remember anything about last night? Anything at all?”
I sighed, staring out of the window. “No,” I replied honestly. “I took some medicine at the school hospital before going to the hostel. That’s all I remember. I’m feeling better now, though.”
He nodded, his jaw tightening. His grip on the steering wheel was firm, almost like he was holding himself back from saying more.
As we pulled into the school parking lot, I unbuckled my seatbelt and reached for the door handle. “Thanks for the ride,” I muttered, opening the door.
“I’ll walk you to the c
