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CHAPTER 42: THE ACT

Author: Inksmith
last update publish date: 2026-06-20 23:52:30
THE ACT

Blake scrolled through his phone as he strolled down the crowded school hallway. He bumped into people with complete disregard, pouring all of his attention on the empty screen before him.

He had deleted the message.

After seeing that Ethan hadn't honored his request with a reply nor did he try to reach him after watching he and Roseanne kiss, he came up with the decision to just delete the message.

Yeah, it was childish of him to do so and he regretted it the minute after. But st
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