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Chapter 29 Vibration

Author: Marymartina
last update Last Updated: 2025-12-17 20:33:36

The sharp trill of his phone cut through the quiet clatter of forks, slicing through the low hum of dinner conversation. Derick’s eyes fixed on the screen. Stacey’s name glowed boldly.

He didn’t move. His jaw was rigid, lips pressed tight. His fork hovered above his plate, the food abandoned.

“Derick, put that down!” His mother’s voice snapped, chilled and exasperated.

He forced himself to chew slowly, deliberately, pretending the phone wasn’t there.

“You’re not even touching your food,” she continued, softer now but firm. “Dinner is for eating. Why is your phone on the table? We talked about this.”

His dad leaned back in his high-backed chair, a teasing smirk tugging at his lips. “Hmm… girl trouble?” he said lightly, though his gaze was sharp. “That tight-lipped look… who’s got you worked up?”

Derick didn’t answer. He nudged his plate away. The scrape against the polished mahogany table sounded louder than intended.

“What girl?” His mother’s gaze narrowed. “You know your grades come
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    The sharp trill of his phone cut through the quiet clatter of forks, slicing through the low hum of dinner conversation. Derick’s eyes fixed on the screen. Stacey’s name glowed boldly.He didn’t move. His jaw was rigid, lips pressed tight. His fork hovered above his plate, the food abandoned.“Derick, put that down!” His mother’s voice snapped, chilled and exasperated.He forced himself to chew slowly, deliberately, pretending the phone wasn’t there.“You’re not even touching your food,” she continued, softer now but firm. “Dinner is for eating. Why is your phone on the table? We talked about this.”His dad leaned back in his high-backed chair, a teasing smirk tugging at his lips. “Hmm… girl trouble?” he said lightly, though his gaze was sharp. “That tight-lipped look… who’s got you worked up?”Derick didn’t answer. He nudged his plate away. The scrape against the polished mahogany table sounded louder than intended.“What girl?” His mother’s gaze narrowed. “You know your grades come

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