Sophia's POV I walked into the school, my heart thumping so hard I thought it might leap out of my chest. The corridors felt too narrow, the chatter of students echoing in my ears like distant thunder. I had been waiting for this meeting all day, rehearsing what I would say, but now that the moment was here, my palms were sweaty, and doubt clawed at me.Then I saw him.Conrad was sitting on a bench near the hallway, his posture tense, his eyes fixed on the floor as if he were lost in thought. When he noticed me, his head snapped up. His expression softened, though worry lingered in his eyes.“Conrad,” I greeted, trying to sound casual, though my voice cracked slightly.He stood up quickly, relief flickering across his face. “Sophia. Thanks for coming,” he said, his tone low, almost secretive.I forced a smile, even as unease coiled inside me. My eyes darted around the area instinctively, scanning the hall. Students passed by, but none of them paid us much attention. Still, I couldn’t
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