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Chapter 124

Author: Cozy Season
"I thought you wouldn't feel it," Debra chuckled bitterly. "Ever thought about how much worse words could hurt me?"

After a moment of silence, Juan said, "I'll handle it."

"No need." Debra turned to leave.

"Why didn't you tell me about the rumors at school?" Juan asked.

Debra paused and sounded amused. "Tell you?"

Juan felt uneasy with her tone. "If you had told me, I would have..."

"If I told you it was Shelia spreading the rumors, would you believe me?" Debra interrupted.

Juan was taken aback. "I asked her. It wasn't her."

"So, there's nothing to discuss," Debra scoffed.

Simply put, Juan trusted Shelia.

As Debra turned to leave, Juan grabbed her arm and asked sullenly, "Are you implying I'm biased toward Shelia?"

"You know the answer," Debra retorted.

"How do you know I haven't investigated this? Why are you so sure it was Shelia?" Juan pressed, showing no intention of letting her go.

"Let go!" Debra shook off his arm.

The disgust in her eyes stung his heart.

"Admit it
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