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Chapter 6: Way too Obvious
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2026-05-03 15:04:55Aria’s P.O.V
I was stunned; that was the only word that fit. My mouth hung open slightly, my thoughts frozen somewhere between shock and disbelief. I didn’t know what to say or where to look, and my body refused to cooperate with my brain.
I became aware of Tory beside me before I could gather myself.
“Wow,” she murmured, then leaned closer. “I know he’s hot, Aria, but you’re making it way too obvious.&rd
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