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Chapter 14

Penulis: Vee Writes
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-09-05 07:00:24
IVY'S POV

‘What happened to your hand ?’ Lisa asks.

I turn to look at her, surprised she even asked.

‘For someone that doesn't live here, you tend to be around a lot.’ I say to her and she scoffs.

‘I'm dating Adrian and you're just here as a placeholder, or did you suddenly forget that ?’

‘Forget ?’ I ask, a tiny laugh escaping my throat.

‘You can cut the bullshit now, Lisa.’ I say ‘ You don't have to pretend to care about me.’

‘I don't care about you.’ She says coldly ‘I was only asking.
Vee Writes

🥺 This chapter was....whew...heated Can't wait for you all to see the next 😉

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