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Chapter 57: every line

Author: Liana evadne
last update Last Updated: 2025-11-29 23:15:16

POV: Scarlett

The school day dragged on and on. Each minute felt like an hour. I kept watching the clock on the wall, but the hands seemed to move slower than usual. When lunchtime finally came, I looked across the room and noticed something important. Ayden had not returned from wherever he had gone with that serious-looking man this morning. His seat was still empty. It felt strange not seeing him there. The classroom felt different without him.

I needed some quiet time away from everyone. I wandered into an empty classroom with my books in my hand. I wanted to do some hidden catch-up on my reading. I actually liked this book we were studying, but I had to hide that I enjoyed schoolwork. It wasn't the "cool" thing for someone like me to do. Scarlett wasn't supposed to care about books or grades.

I was just settling down at a desk when I heard voices outside the door. Two teachers were walking by, chatting loudly. I didn't mean to listen, but their words were clear in the quiet
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