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Chapter 3

作者: Tree Island
The next morning, I got up early on purpose so I could miss Nevaeh, who usually came to walk to school with me.

By the time she walked into the classroom, I had already previewed the lessons for that day.

Edward was right beside her. In his hand was my favorite blueberry muffin.

Nevaeh met my eyes. She quickly looked a little embarrassed and tried to explain.

"I heard from your driver that you came early today. I was going to bring this for you, but Edward was hungry."

I lowered my head again, flipping through my book like nothing mattered.

"It's fine."

She walked over quietly. "Don't be mad about this. Do you want me to go buy you another one?"

She still thought I was the same short-tempered guy I used to be.

However, I had already lived through this once.

I just shook my head. "I'm not mad."

It was only a blueberry muffin. I could buy as many as I wanted for myself.

With that thought, I pulled out the muffin I had left untouched in my drawer and started eating it right in front of her.

Edward, who had been standing behind her looking a little smug, froze for a second.

Nevaeh let out a small breath of relief when she saw. "I guess I won't need to bring you blueberry muffins anymore."

As she said that, she took out a notebook from her bag.

"Your math scores haven't been great lately. I stayed up late to organize these notes for you. Take a look!"

Maybe due to her guilt, the notes were even more detailed than before. They were clear enough that even an idiot could understand them.

I took the notebook, then handed it straight to Edward with a gentle smile.

"I think you need this more than me."

Edward's face darkened instantly. "Chester, are you trying to make me mad?"

"I know I'm not as strong in math as you are, but Nevaeh's always made notes for you. Now you give her notes to me right in front of her, actually because you're blaming me for the connection between us, don't you?"

As he kept talking, his whole body started trembling, as if he had just been deeply humiliated.

I had not expected his reaction to be that dramatic.

Nevaeh stepped forward and pulled him into her arms, gently comforting him. Then, she looked at me. "I know you're upset, but don't make things hard for Edward. He has his pride."

I almost laughed.

How had I never noticed before that Nevaeh could be so blind?

Edward tugged on her sleeve and shook his head. "Don't argue with Chester because of me. This really is my fault. Maybe I'm just too insecure, so I misunderstood him.

"I'm sorry."

Before Nevaeh could even respond, I spoke first. "No, I'm the one who should apologize. I didn't realize I hurt your feelings."

Nevaeh froze.

Even Edward opened his mouth then closed it again, clearly not expecting that from me.

I looked at Nevaeh and placed the notebook back into her hands.

"From now on, you don't need to come find me anymore. I don't want Edward to feel uncomfortable."

With that, I turned and went back to my seat, burying myself in my studies again.

Only Nevaeh remained standing there, unable to snap out of her shock for a long time.
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