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Chapter 260 - Old Patterns

Author: Anney GW
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-10-02 10:15:15
Vienna’s POV

Fred glanced around our circle awkwardly, clearly aware of the sudden heaviness in the air. "Hey, guys," he said, forcing cheer into his voice. "So nice to see all of you reunited."

But I couldn’t tear my eyes away from Ashley. The alcohol buzzing in my system stripped away my usual restraint.

"So… Ashley’s the woman you’ve been seeing, Fred?!" My words came out sharp, biting.

Fred blinked, taken aback. "Vienna—"

Before he could defend himself, Bella’s jaw dropped. She pointed an accusatory finger at Ashley. "Wait. Ashley? Wasn’t that the psycho who sliced your tire and tried to frame you for almost killing that guy?"

The entire group froze. Heads turned toward Ashley, then back at me.

"She is…" I muttered, my eyes narrowing dangerously on Ashley. Then I turned on Fred. "Fred, what the hell are you doing with her of all people? After everything she did?"

Ashley’s face flushed. She glanced from one angry expression to the next, her blue eyes wide, almost tearful. "I—I know
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