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Chapter 45

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Maya’s POV

Word spread fast by Monday afternoon. Everyone was already going off to see Chloe, dropping gifts and giving fake smiles, pretending like they ever cared.

Chloe had finally been discharged from the hospital. The second I heard she was back, I drove down after school to go see her.

I parked along the curb, my chest tightening with every step I took up the walkway. The front door was slightly ajar, warm laughter drifting out into the cool afternoon air. I pushed the door open quietly a
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  • Becoming Chloe   Chapter 59

    Maya’s POVThe moment I hung up with Mark, my hands were shaking so hard I could barely grip my phone. I didn't waste a second. I swung my bag over my shoulder, hopped into Chloe's car, and drove straight over to Tristan's house.By the time I pulled up to the driveway, Chloe was already waiting on the porch."What happened?" Chloe asked, rushing down the steps the second I stepped out of the car. "Did Mark call you back?""Inside. Now," I whispered, pulling her toward Tristan's front door.Tristan met us in his living room, clearing a stack of textbooks off the coffee table so we could sit down. I quickly laid out everything Mark had overheard outside Principal Vance's office. Miss Mildred's sudden panic when she realized we had been asking about Jess, her terrified suspicion that we had opened the 1998 files, and Vance telling her that he had locked Jess's record away in his personal desk safe."Why are they protecting a student's file from years ago like it's a classified governmen

  • Becoming Chloe   Chapter 58

    Maya’s POVI barely had my foot through the front doors of the school when the shrill, unbroken blare of the intercom cut through the chatter in the hallway."All students report to the main gymnasium immediately. Attendance is mandatory. Repeat, report to the main gymnasium immediately."Around me, students groaned, shifting their backpacks and dragging their feet toward the gym doors. I caught Chloe’s eye across the crowd."What if they know?" Chloe whispered, her voice trembling as we walked over to the wooden bleachers. "Maya, what if security checked and found something in the library? What if we get caught?""Just breathe," I murmured, though my own heart was hammering against my ribs. "Act normal. We don't know what this is about yet."Tristan slipped past a group of freshmen, sitting down right beside us, while Mark stepped in on my other side. His shoulder brushed mine. He didn't say a word, but his posture was rigid, his eyes fixed on the raised stage at the far end of the c

  • Becoming Chloe   Chapter 57

    Maya’s POVThe shadow of the school building at eight thirty at night was completely unnerving. Without the noise of crowded hallways or slamming lockers, the concrete structure just felt hollow and towering against the dark sky."Everyone turn your flashlights down," Tristan whispered, pulling his hoodie over his head as we crouched near the back service entrance.Chloe nodded, shielding her phone screen with her hand. Behind me, Mark stood in silence, his arms crossed tightly against the chilly night air. He hadn't said more than five words since we arrived, but he had still shown up. Every time I tried to catch his eye, he kept his gaze fixed on something else, his expression completely guarded.Tristan slid the key into the brass lock. With a soft click, the heavy metal door swung inward."We're in," Tristan breathed. "Fast and quiet."We slipped into the dark, our sneakers squeaking faintly against the polished floor. Entering the library at night felt like stepping into an ancie

  • Becoming Chloe   Chapter 56

    Maya’s POVThe school library was dead silent, smelled of old paper, and was entirely empty except for Miss Mildred sitting at the front circulation desk, stamping overdue slips.Chloe and I walked side by side. I gripped the strap of my bag so tightly, while Chloe kept her chin held high, walking with her usual effortless confidence.Miss Mildred stopped stamping the moment we reached her desk. She slowly looked up over the wire rims of her glasses, her sharp eyes scanning us both."Can I help you girls?" Miss Mildred asked, her voice dry.I took a breath, stepping closer. "Um... hi, Miss Mildred. We were actually wondering if you could help us find someone. A student named Jess?"The librarian froze, her hands twitched against the wooden desk. The flat, annoyed expression on her face instantly shifted."Jess who?" Miss Mildred asked, her tone dropping."Just Jess," I pressed, leaning over the counter slightly. "We think she went here a while ago. Do you know a Jess?"Miss Mildred st

  • Becoming Chloe   Chapter 55

    Maya’s POVWhen Mark pulled up to my driveway at seven o'clock, he looked incredible. He was wearing a dark button down shirt that made his eyes pop, his hair styled just enough to show he’d put real effort into tonight.My heart did a flutter as I opened the passenger door and climbed into his truck, wearing a simple black dress."Hey," Mark said softly, a genuine smile breaking across his face as he looked at me. "You look really nice, Maya.""Thanks," I murmured, feeling a sudden flush warm my cheeks. I gripped the strap of my purse, biting my lip as I looked at him. "Um... Mark? So... I kind of need to tell you something before we drive off."Mark paused, his hand hovering over the gear shift. "What is it?""I... I might have kind of invited Chloe and Tristan to join us," I confessed in a rush, wincing slightly. "Like... a double date."Mark blinked, the warm smile instantly fading from his lips. He stayed frozen for a second, just staring at me, before letting out a quiet, heavy

  • Becoming Chloe   Chapter 54

    Maya’s POVDownstairs in Mark’s living room, the atmosphere was much lighter than it had been all morning. Chloe was sitting on the edge of the couch, wiping a smudge of pizza sauce off her fingers with a napkin."I should probably head out," Chloe said, standing up and grabbing her jacket from the back of the sofa. "I promised I’d help out with dinner tonight. But Maya, you can come over and eat with us if you want.""Thanks, Chloe," I said, offering a small smile as I walked down the hall behind Mark. "I think I'll head back in a bit too."Chloe gave a quick wave to Mark and Tristan before heading out the front door. A few minutes later, after clearing away the empty pizza boxes, I grabbed my bag to leave.Tristan was standing on the front porch, leaning against the wooden railing. I stepped outside. "Hey, Tristan."He turned around, his face softening into a relaxed, easy smile. "Hey, Maya. Headed back?""Yeah," I said, stepping up beside him. I hesitated for a beat, picking at the

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