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Chapter 37: Only a matter of time

작가: Stella Friday
last update 최신 업데이트: 2025-10-04 19:40:02
Hazel’s POV

All week, I'd been waiting for a bombshell to drop. I can't count the number of times I skimmed frantically on every blog for a picture of our faces across a headline, but I never found anything. My pulse jumped every time my phone buzzed, even when it was just a weather alert.

I did everything in my power to stay out of Jaxon’s orbit. I avoided my regular spots, pretended to be late for class, and even took longer routes across campus just to avoid crossing paths with him.

Tiffany hadn’t made a move or maybe she was saving it for the perfect timing. Either way, I was constantly on edge, waiting for her to strike.

Jaxon had texted me daily, usually short and casual; You alive? Hello babe!

I made sure to respond with only emojis, just to acknowledge receipt of the message but not to continue a conversation.

By Saturday morning, I was finally back home for the weekend. My dad was gone on some business trip, which meant I didn’t have to tiptoe around his constant judgm
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