The school day soon came to an end, and students gradually began leaving the campus in groups.
Cars lined up outside the academy gates while drivers waited patiently for the children.
But unlike usual, Leo didn't head toward the main exit.
Instead, he quietly took another route toward the restricted area behind the school building, completely unaware that someone had noticed him slipping away.
"Leo?" John's voice suddenly echoed behind him.
Leo instantly stopped walking.
"Why are you heading toward the restricted area?" John asked nervously while trying to catch up with him.
Leo frowned slightly. He hadn't expected John to follow him after they said goodbye earlier. Little did he know, John had originally wanted to ask him more questions about his "mother" situation. But instead of leaving school, Leo had mysteriously headed somewhere students were forbidden from entering.
"Shh." Leo quickly grabbed John's arm and pulled him closer.
"Keep your voice down," he warned quietly.
