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CHAPTER 24

Author: Feyi xtar
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-21 14:17:28

Ashley's POV

The mall was busy, the sound of chatter, the clicking of heels, and the excitement from shoppers filled the air, but none of it reached me. I was just there, walking alongside Jade and sophie, but my mind was elsewhere. Austin's surprise party was the last thing on my mind, despite how I tried to focus on it.

We spent the afternoon picking out decorations and balloons. But I couldn't shake the heaviness in me. Every time I glanced at them, I could feel their eyes on me, I think they could sense something. It wasn't long before Jade spoke up.

“Ashley, what's up with you?” she asked casually, but her eyes were sharp. “You've been super off today. That's unlike you. Is everything okay?”

I forced a smile, shaking my head. “I'm fine, I'm just a little tired, you know… with everything going on.”

Sophie raised an eyebrow. “Ashley, don't lie to us. You've been acting weird since you came back from paris. I noticed, but I didn't want to push you, I believe you will tell us when y
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