Chapter 369

Carlisle answered, “Yeah, Ruby transferred to our class today and stupidly brought up

some things that she shouldn’t have. Wanda broke down on the spot.”

He clenched his fists at the memory as guilt coursed through him. He couldn’t

forgive himself for letting Wanda get picked on and triggered by Ruby even when he

was right next to her.

Luna frowned slightly as she said, “That explains it. Wanda’s central nervous system is in a delicate state right now. Even the tiniest bit of stress and isolation could cause

her to break down. You’ll have to stay by her side 24/7 from now on.”

Daniel asked curiously, “Even when she’s using the restroom?”

His question earned him several dark looks from those around him. Bathroom talk

was inappropriate during lunchtime, after all.

Queenie interjected, “So you’re saying that he should be with her even at night?”

“Yes.” Luna nodded. “Wanda was behaving normally when she came home yesterday, wasn’t she?”

“She was–until the evening. She blanked out during dinner,” Queenie said as she

cast a sympathetic look at Wanda.

Queenie added, “Last night, she woke up in a fright and couldn’t go back to sleep, so I stayed up with her until the morning.”

Luna considered this for a moment before suggesting, “So we should let Carlisle stay with her tonight. She might sleep better with him around.”

One side of Queenie’s mouth twitched in faint amusement. “As in, we let them sleep

together?”

“They don’t have to be in the same bed,” Luna countered wryly. “But they must be in the same room so that he’ll be the first person she sees when she wakes up.”

A breath of relief escaped Queenie as she addressed Carlisle, “You and Wanda can move in with me for the next few days. I can help you take care of her.”

Carlisle was just about to nod when Luna said, “No, they have to stay together in a place where no one else is around.”

Queenie stared at Luna inquisitively. “Did Carlisle bribe you into suggesting this?”

Luna relied her eyes. “Do I look like I need the money?”

Her friends shook their heads.

Luna came from an affluent family, and though they weren’t as wealthy as the Thompsons, they still owned a fortune worth hundreds of millions.

More importantly, Luna’s family doted on her and gave her enough monthly allowance to buy two small apartments in the county.

Queenie flashed Luna a smile. “I was only joking. Don’t get your panties in a twist.”

Luna did not take personal offense, of course, and simply elaborated, “Like I said, given Wanda’s tendencies to break down at the slightest trigger, a tried–and–true treatment is for her to be completely relaxed.

“Letting her stay at your place will only make her feel caged and scrutinized, which might burden her central nervous system even more. This could worsen her

condition.”

Queenie clenched her jaw. “Carlisle, do you have a place outside campus?”

Nodding, Carlisle answered, “I rent an apartment across the university.”

“In that case, you can bring Wanda over tonight,” Queenie said. “But I’m warning you, don’t even think about touching her. Abstain for your sake and hers.”

“Don’t worry, I won’t take advantage of her while she’s at her most vulnerable,” Carlisle promised solemnly.

Besides, he doubted he could have any wicked thoughts about Wanda while she was in such a delicate state.

Queenie reached out and stroked Wanda’s hair. She said with an affectionate smile,” Don’t think about anything else, Wanda. All you have to do is show up on campus with Carlisle and go home with him. Leave the rest to me.”

Wanda tumed her hollow gaze to Queenie and forced out a tight smile, Thank you Queenic

Queenie swallowed when she saw the odd and humorless smile Wanda gave her. She whispered to Luna, “Why do I feel like Wanda’s been possessed?”

Luna chuckled as she explained, “Back in the day, people used to think of hysterics for psychiatric illnesses as spiritual possession, but it’s really caused by issues with the nervous system.

“Some patients who were on the verge of a nervous breakdown often mumbled

about seeing ghosts and behaved strangely, which led many to think they were possessed.”

She glanced at Wanda’s pretty eyes, sighing as she said, “Poor thing. She can’t even focus on what she’s seeing anymore, so we’re all just blurry silhouettes to her.

“She might fall a lot more than usual, so pay attention to where and how she walks, Carlisle!

Carlisle finally understood why Wanda refused to let go of his hand. How was she supposed to attend her classes on campus in this state?

Just as he was contemplating applying for days off on Wanda’s behalf, Luna seemed to have read his mind and said, “There’s no need for her to sit out of classes.

“She should be made to feel like a student going about her daily activities. Having her peers around would help her relax too.”

What the hell? Carlisle stared at Luna and demanded incredulously, “Do you know how to read minds or something?”