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Chapter 116: The IronRoot Institute

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Ava

~~~

When the Sinclairs go outside, everything feels too quiet.

The air hangs with Riley’s revelation, and with it I feel all sorts of things: regret for the ways I’ve treated her, fear for how she’s going to move on, anger at Leonel.

How could he let something like this happen?

“Well.” Oliver claps his hands together, drawing our attention , “Tonight has been-“

“Don’t you freaking dare Oliver Carter. If you tell a joke right now I’ll break up with you on the spot.” Evelyn reels.

Oliver turns his curly head to her, and, rather than joke, reaches to cup her cheek.

“I only meant to say maybe we should get some rest, love.” He mumbles sleepily.

She leans into his touch, fluttering her eyes shut. The whole scene makes my heart skip a beat. Sometimes, I forget that they actually love each other.

“Can’t!” Nicco burst out, causing Evelyn and Oliver to jump, eyes wide as they turn to him.

He gives an “oops” face that makes me roll my eyes.

“Sorry lovers, I only mea
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