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Author: Ahsia Risan
last update publish date: 2026-09-11 23:30:09

Harper's POV

Ghe feeling of refreshment that whole morning lasted until I checked my phone at breakfast.

Blair had sent three messages in a row, all variations of the same thing. Have you seen Vanessa's story?? followed by a screenshot that made my stomach drop the second it loaded.

It wasn't a name. It wasn't even a full sentence really. Just a photo of the Kings Manor gate from outside, captioned with something short and pointed.

-Some people really will share anything with their "family."
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Vanessa is absolutely petty!!
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