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12: New friends and enemies
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Pretty brown eyes;
a deceptive smirk;
and a bold presence that could not be ignored. ~ Amberdorn.
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Loveth was particularly chatty and quite friendly. She had also witnessed the incident that happened that morning and wanted Isabelle to know how much she respected her for her actions.
“I am SO happy I'm no longer the only one who sees the truth in this school,” Loveth had said as they exited the bathroom.
They had escorted Isabelle there, and as much as Isabelle liked the new friends, she wasn't so sure she shared their idea of bravery.
“But... What if I get into trouble for
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