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Who could that lucky coward be?

Author: Mina's vale
last update Last Updated: 2025-10-17 23:46:24

Rynna’s Pov

I lay on my bed, staring at the ceiling, my phone clutched in my hand. Tomorrow was the talent show, but I didn’t feel excited. Everyone would be there with their parents cheering them on. Everyone but me.

I had called Mom earlier, hoping she’d changed her mind.

“Sweetheart, I really want to come,” she’d said, “but there’s an important meeting at the school tomorrow. I can’t miss it.”

Her voice sounded busy.

“It’s fine, Mom,” I’d lied, forcing a small laugh before hanging up.

Then I tried Aunt Camila. She picked up on the third ring.

“Rynna, sweetheart, I’m in the middle of something big, can I call you back?” she had said. She sounded breathless—probably working again.

I didn’t bother telling her about the show. “It’s okay, Auntie. I just wanted to say hi,” I said softly before hanging up.

I didn’t want to go with Grandpa or Grandma—they always made things awkward. So, I just lay there, hugging my pillow and feeling small.

Then I suddenly remembered him—the cute stranger
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  • THE DEVIL'S MISTRESS   Longing someone and never having them!

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  • THE DEVIL'S MISTRESS   The weight of her hatred

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