Chapter: Chapter 8: Caught Between Crossfire"How did you get this? How do you know all of this?” Lia asked her heart racing.Harper's tone turned cold “Everyone knows the story. You’ve been left in the dark. Why do you think no one likes you? You were never one of us, Lia. It all makes sense now, doesn’t it? The desperate need to be loved, to be seen. Deep down, you know you’re not even a real Martins.” Her voice was smooth, layering each word with a silky menace. “You were taken in, polished up, and placed in this pretty little lie. But deep down… you’ve never belonged here.”Lia's eyes widened, disbelief growing into a fury. "Shut up." Tears, unexpected and unwelcome, began to gather in her eyes, and she quickly brushed them away.“But I’m not done yet,” Harper continued, her smile wicked as she paced like a predator circling its prey. “Funny enough, the whole town knows. Your mom tried to keep it quiet, but secrets don&rsquo
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Chapter: Chapter 7: The TruthLia settled into the bleachers, her heart racing with excitement as she watched the boys compete on the ice. Tyler stood out, gliding effortlessly across the rink with a grace that left her in awe. It was as if he had been destined to play hockey from the moment he could skate. With each swift movement, he danced around his opponents, demonstrating a skill that took both Lia and the crowd by surprise, especially when he outmaneuvered Asher, a player known to be the king of hockey in Crestwood.As the game reached its climax, an electric buzz filled the air, the spectators torn between who to cheer for. Yet, through it all, Lia's voice rang clear, as she chanted Tyler's name, her support unwavering.After the final buzzer sounded, signaling the end of the game, Lia approached Tyler with an impressed smile. "You didn’t tell me you were that good at hockey," she said, playfully patting his shoulder, her eyes sparkling with admiration.Tyler chuckled, a hint of modesty in his tone. "Been
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Chapter: Chapter 6: His Half-brother "It was a long time ago," Zayn began, running a hand through his hair, an anxious gesture that betrayed the weight of his words. "You broke my heart, and I was furious with you..." He took a deep breath, his eyes filled with regret. "...I wanted you to feel the same pain I felt. I’m sorry," he concluded, his voice barely above a whisper.Lia, struggling to keep her composure, shot back, "And then you came back acting like you care? Forgetting to mention you had hands in humiliating me.""I do care, please, Lia," Zayn pleaded, desperation showing in his tone. "I was really angry at the time. I know it doesn’t justify what I di
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Chapter: Chapter 5: Unfolding SecretsAsher’s fury boiled over as he grabbed Tyler by the collar, "You son of a bitch, how dare you?" His breath was heavy with anger.Tyler, defiantly smirking, lifted his chin and met Asher's glare with an cold stare. "You might want to take your hands off me, princess," he taunted, with a hint of mockery in his voice."I'll kill you," Asher growled, his fist clenched and ready to start a fight."I dare you," Tyler shot back, unfazed, a hint of challenge in his tone.Just as Asher's fist was about to connect, Lia surged forward, stepping between the two boys. "Stop it, both of you! You're causing a scene, and if you don’t want to get expelled, I suggest you back off!" She pushed Asher away firmly, the reality of her words crashing down on him. He stumbled back, reluctantly releasing Tyler.Asher spat out, "See you around, pretty boy," before storming off, tension followin
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Chapter: Chapter 4: Unexpected KissLia was puzzled. "I don't understand..." A familiar pain surged through her. "...Was that why you encouraged me to write it?" Lia was devastated; she couldn't comprehend the situation. "Yes, I made you write the letter because that’s what you always do, Lia. You do what everyone tells you to do. It's like you don't have a mind of your own. I'm not a fan of Harper, but you’re just as pathetic," Trudy spat, the words pouring out of her like she had been holding them in for a long time. Lia couldn't understand why all of this was happening to her. She felt the tears building but bit her lower lip to hold them back. "Why me? What did I do to deserve this? I thought you were my best friend," it was taking all the strength Lia had not to break down. "Oh please, quit acting like the victim. Not
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Chapter: Chapter 3: The Pact"What do you mean he doesn't have the letter? Then how does he know the content?" Trudy asked while driving. They had left the school environment and were headed home."Apparently, he read it over my shoulder in class," Lia explained."Okay, but still, that's an invasion of privacy," Trudy pointed out."That’s not the point! Who has the letter now? I can't let it land in the hands of someone who hates me!" Lia was starting to panic; she couldn't go through what she went through last semester, not again. Not ever."Just relax, okay? We will sort it out. It's probably not a big deal," Trudy tried to calm her down."Okay," Lia sighed."And what's with Tyler, anyway?""He’s going to help me move on from Asher, and I'm going to help him confront a girl he’s secretly in love with.""Really? Didn't he have a crush on you in middle school?" Trudy said out of the blues."That was a long time ago! He must have go
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