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Chapter 019: Eyes on Me

Author: Swift Pen
last update publish date: 2026-04-02 05:42:47

Erica pauses mid-bite, her eyes narrowing as she studies my face. “Hey… something wrong?”

I blink and force a quick smile. “No, nothing. I just… missed this speech at the gala. That’s all.” I hand her phone back.

She doesn’t look fully convinced, but she shrugs. “Okay. If you say so.”

We fall into easier conversation. Erica talks about how expensive campus life is, even for us from wealthy families. Then her eyes light up as she shifts to school activities.

“You should check out the clubs and t
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