Chapter 8 Sophia's eyes immediately filled with tears : " Jaxon … I don't know why Riley suddenly pushed me … " O Riley's pupils dilated as she struggled through the pain to explain : " I didn't push her ! She fell on her own and dragged me down ! " ] " ENOUGH ! " Jaxon cut her off coldly , his eyes dark as he glared at Riley , " You're not just bullying Sophia now , you're gonna lie about it too ? Riley , when did you become such a bitch ? " ] Riley opened her mouth but found her throat completely blocked - she couldn't get a single word out . Jaxon had already scooped Sophia into his arms and was walking away without looking back , only throwing out : " Nobody help her . Let her learn her lesson ! " ] ] With Jaxon's orders , nobody dared come near her . Riley could only grit her teeth and drag her injured leg as she painfully made her way out . ] The night wind stung her wounds , making her shiver uncontrollably . [ ] She flagged down a cab and went straight to the nearest hospital . ] " Where's the doctor ? " she asked , leaning against the wall , cold sweat pouring down from the pain . The nurse looked at her apologetically : " Sorry , the hospital isn't taking patients today . All our doctors were called in by Mr. Steele for Ms. Rain's consultation … " Riley stood in the empty ER , barely able to stay upright from the pain . ] ] She laughed bitterly , but as she laughed , tears started flowing uncontrollably . [ ] After what felt like forever , she turned and left the hospital . She dragged her injured leg for two blocks before finding a pharmacy that was still open . ] "Hi , I need some antiseptic and bandages . " ] Back at the apartment , Riley curled up on the couch , biting a towel as she cleaned her wounds . The moment the alcohol touched her cuts , the searing pain made her vision go black and tears stream down her face . Just like her feelings for Jaxon . ] Letting go was agony - heart - wrenching , soul - crushing agony . [ ] But once the wounds healed , there would definitely be brighter days ahead . [ ] Three days later , when the scabs had formed on her knee , Riley went to the mall . She had to buy some heavy winter stuff before going to Harvard . [ ] Bed Warmer ? Harvard Goddes ! Mis Pleasure My Payback ! Chapter 8 She'd just walked into a store when she heard familiar laughter . ] ] " Jaxon , does this look good ? " Sophia was holding up a beige dress , spinning in front of the mirror . ] ] Jaxon leaned against a clothing rack with a lazy smile : " Looks great . " [ ] He looked up and caught Riley's eyes , almost reflexively moving to shield Sophia : " What're you doing here ? " ] " Shopping for clothes . " Riley answered calmly , casually picking up a long down coat . ] ] Sophia glanced at Riley's shopping bags and pretended to be surprised : " Wait , doesn't our school have perfect weather all year ? What's with all the winter gear ? " Riley didn't respond . She didn't want to tell them she hadn't even applied to that college . [ ] At the register , Jaxon reached for her receipt : " I'll pay . " ] Riley stepped aside to avoid him : " No thanks . " ]] " What're you trying to prove ? " Jaxon's face darkened , " Like I can't afford this ? " Riley swiped her card directly : " No need . I won't be spending your money anymore . " [ ] Jaxon frowned deeper , about to say something when Sophia suddenly interrupted : " Jaxon , we need to hurry ! Our flight's gonna take off ! " He took a long look at Riley before finally saying : " Don't pull this again . " ] Riley's mouth curved slightly , but she didn't respond . Outside the mall , Jaxon got in the car with Sophia . Only then did he seem to remember something and casually told Riley : " I've been helping Sophia pack the last few days - forgot to tell you , she wants to check out the campus early , so we grabbed a flight today . You can just come for regular orientation . I'll send Marcus to get you . " ]] " Okay , " Riley said flatly . Jaxon got in the car and said offhandedly : " See you at orientation . " Riley watched the taillights disappear and whispered : " See you never . " ] … ..0 On orientation day , Riley finished packing her last suitcase . [ ] The apartment was completely cleared of anything that belonged to her - not even a strand of hair left behind . [ ] Her phone buzzed with a text from Jaxon : [ Riley , it's orientation day . I sent Marcus to pick you up for the airport . ] ] The doorbell rang right on schedule . [ ] " Ms. Thompson , the car's ready , " Marcus stood outside respectfully . [ ] 445 Chapter 8 Riley handed him an envelope : " Please give this to Jaxon . " ] ] Marcus looked confused : " What does this mean ? You're … not going to school ? " || ] " I never planned on going to that school . " ] The envelope contained just one line : ] ] [ Jaxon , we're breaking up . I know you used me as practice , but I used you as a vibrator too . Pretty good experience . Let's never see each other again . ] ]] With that , she got in a cab without looking back . ] In the car , Riley pulled out her phone . [ ] Photos of his cocky smile , voice messages with his lazy drawl , that special contact she'd kept pinned at the top … she deleted everything . [ ] Finally , she broke her old SIM card in half and threw it out the window without hesitation . ] ] The cab headed toward the airport , morning sunlight streaming through the windows , warm and bright . [ ] New city , new school , new life . ] ] Everything would be a fresh start . ]]