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Chapter 79: A Silent Betrayal

Author: Raven
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2025-07-06 11:27:16

Allie Brooks noticed that Scarlett Renwick’s attitude had shifted drastically over the past few days.

Scarlett seemed to be avoiding her at all costs. At night, she’d quietly retreat to her side of the dorm, immersing herself in her script or pretending to sleep. The once-friendly banter between them had vanished.

Several times, Allie tried to strike up a conversation, but Scarlett would brush her off with feeble excuses.

It hurt.

Scarlett wasn’t just distant—she was cold, indifferent. And for
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