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Chapter 19: Closer is not enough

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Riley POV

I practically run down the hallway, my notebook clutched to my chest like a shield.

My heart is still hammering so hard I can feel it in my throat, and everywhere.

Noah’s words keep repeating in my head.

“Because if I stayed, I would’ve ruined you completely.”

And then my stupid, reckless response

“Maybe I wanted that.”

How stupid I can get?! I can’t believe I said it out loud. I’ve never been that bold in my life not with anyone.

But with him, it’s like every filter I have just dissolves like my mouth decides to betray me the second he looks at me with those dark, guarded eyes.

I reach the kitchen and force myself to slow down, sucking in a deep breath before I step inside.

Mom’s already at the counter, setting out sandwiches and salad while David is already at the table, scrolling on his phone, looking relaxed in a way that somehow makes the room feel smaller.

“Hey, sweetie,” Mom says, smiling over her shoulder. “How’s the studying going?”

“Good,” I lie, sliding into a ch
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