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Chapter 13 - Dumb

Author: Mazneen
last update publish date: 2026-05-03 06:49:23

RACHEL

“Is that your boyfriend?” Clara pointed at the door. “I mean the one who kissed you in the car,” she added.

Oh shit! She saw everything.

I pursed my lips and clutched my bag tightly, trying not to reveal my fear about being caught, even though Clara’s statement was partially true.

“What?” Jeremy grunted. “A man kissed you in the car?” His brows lifted as he took a step closer. I could see the veins popping out of his neck.

Unintentionally, my eyes fell on Clara, whose lips had curled int
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