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Chapter 16: The Window That Stays Closed

Auteur: Lilian fabro
last update Date de publication: 2026-10-25 21:21:05

"You told him I talked to a reporter? That's your move, Sloane? Lie about something that could actually get me expelled?"

I'm standing outside her dorm at midnight, phone still clutched in my hand, and for once she doesn't bother performing sympathy. She just leans against her doorframe in silk pajamas, arms crossed, something almost bored in her expression, like she was expecting this visit and found it slightly beneath her.

"I didn't lie." She says it simply, like the truth is obvious. "You a
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