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CHAPTER NINETEEN

Author: Olivia GW
last update Last Updated: 2025-07-08 11:30:49

Lucy’s POV

I called Amanda and she answered immediately. My hand was shaking so badly I nearly dropped the phone.

“Lucy?” Her voice was soft, concerned.

I didn’t answer right away. I just stood there on the sidewalk, trying to swallow the storm rising in my throat. An anxiety was well on its way and I had to take deep breaths to stop it.

“I need to talk. Can I come over?” I finally asked, my voice desperate and breaking.

Amanda went quiet for a moment. “Lucy? What-are you alright?”

“Amanda, I-I just really need someone right now-a friend.” I croaked, unable to hide my devastation anymore.

“Of course. Come now.” she said without hesitation.

When I arrived, she didn’t ask anything. She just opened the door and pulled me into a hug.

“Oh, Lucy…”

I let her hold me because I needed it. She guided me to the couch. She helped me sit down and handed me a glass of water. I drank slowly, my mind spinning.

She sat beside me waiting patiently. I looked away, struggling to make sense of eve
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