Chapter 131
"No... no, I had something to do, so I didn't go! What about you, how did Leroy kick you?" Agnes's cheeks turned slightly red as she hurriedly changed the subject.
The careless Justin didn't notice her subtlety and nodded, "It's about getting caught last night. He really thinks he's my brother, daring to lecture me! I'm really giving him face!"
Agnes rolled her eyes, "Do you really hate him that much? He's doing it for your own good." Actually, Leroy was indeed good to Justin.
He retorted, "Hmph, Leopold is also doing it for your own good, but I see you often complain about him too!"
"I do not." She loved Leopold, okay? Even though she was very angry now, love is love, and anger is just anger.
"Who was it last night, drinking and cursing Leopold as a bastard?" Justin remembered clearly, it was Agnes!
Agnes guiltily shrank her neck and denied it, "You heard wrong."
Justin didn't want to argue with her anymore and casually asked, "Are you going to the charity event in Willow Creek in a few days?" He remembered that Agnes was always the most enthusiastic about such events.
"Of course, I'm going!" Whether she had money or not, Agnes always went. Moreover, she still had the money Leopold gave her, just right to do some charity on his behalf.
"Of course, you're going!" Justin wailed, "Willow Creek is the poorest place in our country, with the worst conditions and facilities. In this cold winter, going there for at least a week, are you really going to suffer?"
Agnes hesitated for a moment, thinking about Leopold, who was still in a cold war with her, and gritted her teeth, "I'm definitely going."
Justin, who was feeling quite warm, suddenly felt a chill at the thought of accompanying Agnes to a village without heating. He wrapped his down jacket tightly and shivered.
In the multimedia classroom
Bella shook her head, "Agnes, I'm begging you, do you know how bad Willow Creek is? Most of the villagers speak the local dialect, there's no heating, and the roads aren't paved. You'll be tortured after just a few days."
Clara nodded in agreement, glancing at the desperate-looking Justin. "Do you call that being a man?"
Justin immediately retorted, "Jeremy, control Clara, I'm very brave, okay?"
Jeremy smiled and adjusted his glasses, "Bella and Clara shouldn't go. I'll go with Justin to accompany Agnes." His family used to be poor, and he had endured all kinds of hardships. Going to Willow Creek was no big deal for him.
Bella looked apologetically at Agnes and solemnly patted her hand, "Although friends should share good times and bad, I really can't accompany you on this self-inflicted hardship!"
Agnes didn't mind, even feeling a bit relieved that the two of them wouldn't suffer, "Having Justin and Jeremy with me is enough. You two enjoy your holiday!"
Jeremy added their three names to the list. A total of fifteen people from the school were going. Their class accounted for four. Agnes curiously looked at another name, John.
John, wasn't he the handsome boy who sent her home that night?
Why would such a refined boy like John want to go to Willow Creek?
Agnes's gaze swept around the classroom and accidentally met John's eyes. He quickly looked down and pretended to read, unable to hide the blush on his face. The careless Agnes couldn't help but think that if John wore a suit, he would definitely charm a lot of girls.
Such a handsome young man like John should stay in the city and be well protected. Why would he want to go to Willow Creek?
The more she thought about it, the more curious she became. Agnes decided to go over and ask him directly.
Agnes walked up to John, asked a girl to move over, and casually sat across from him, getting straight to the point, "John, are you going to Willow Creek too?"
John closed his book and nodded slightly, "I just happen to be free." Actually, he had other plans in mind.
He knew what Agnes liked and deliberately catered to her preferences.
Agnes nodded thoughtfully, feeling that John looked familiar, like someone, but she couldn't remember who.
Time flew by, and soon it was the day of departure. Agnes wore a black down jacket, a matching knit hat, and white sneakers. She pulled Leopold's black suitcase and appeared at the train station with Justin and Jeremy.
When everyone gathered, Agnes was shocked to point at a boy wearing a black mask and black casual clothes, "Austin, you're going too?"
Austin sneered disdainfully, "What? Can't I?"
He wouldn't tell Agnes that he was forced by Ethan, who said something about protecting the girls.
Does Agnes even need protection? Besides, it's not his job to protect her, right?
He didn't understand why Ethan was so good to her. If they really had something going on... a trace of disgust flashed in Austin's eyes.
Agnes was annoyed by his attitude. If it weren't for him calling her on the playground last time, she wouldn't have bothered with him.
Forget it, she wouldn't argue with Austin. She turned and walked to the seemingly happy Grace, "Grace, does Jeffrey know you're going to Willow Creek?"
Seeing Agnes, Grace glared at her like an enemy and whispered, "Damn it, it's all because of you. You insisted on participating in some charity event, and my dad insisted I learn from you. Agnes, are you out of your mind?"
Going to such a remote village for more than a week at this time, Agnes was either crazy or had a screw loose!
Agnes knew she was pretending and smiled, "Jeffrey is also doing it for your own good. Experiencing a tough life is good."
Grace almost cursed but held back, forcing a smile as she linked arms with Agnes and said loudly, "Yes, I even brought a lot of snacks to share with the kids. Agnes, what did you bring?"
"Money." The school had already sent the donated items over. She didn't need to bring anything else. With money, she could buy things anytime. She had brought other things too, but she wouldn't tell Grace!
Grace's smile froze, and she whispered mockingly, "Do you think money is useful? What can you buy in those mountains?"
Agnes distanced herself and said calmly, "Don't worry about me, just make sure you don't drag everyone down when we get there!"
This time, fifteen people were going, ten boys and five girls. Among them, two or three were unfamiliar, but the rest were often seen at school, occasionally greeting each other.
So, was this a trip or a charity event?
Willow Creek.
Getting off the bus, Agnes quickly ran to the roadside and retched.
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