All Chapters of Letters And Lies : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Chapter Twenty two: Peace for tonight Seth’s POVI pushed through the crowd, eyes locked on Phoebe. She was weaving between people, clearly looking for Conrad. Her steps were unsteady, that damn red dress riding up with every movement.“Phoebe!” I called out, voice cutting through the music. “Phoebe, stop!”She didn’t even glance back. She just kept going, disappearing deeper into the mass of bodies.“Fuck,” I muttered, shoving someone out of my way.Summer suddenly stepped in front of me, blocking my path. She was smiling, already reaching for my arm.“Seth, come on,” she purred, pressing her body against mine. “Dance with me. Forget about her for one night.”I grabbed her wrist and pushed her aside, harder than I meant to. “Not now, Summer. Move.”She stumbled back, eyes flashing with anger, but I didn’t wait to see her reaction. I kept moving.I finally spotted Phoebe near the edge of the dance floor. She looked lost, turning in circles.Suddenly, I spotted Conrad pushing through

Chapter Twenty Four: False HeroPhoebe’s POVThe final bell rang and the school compound started emptying fast. I looked around for Seth but couldn’t find him anywhere. He usually waited near his car after the last period, but today the parking lot felt empty without him.I sighed and walked over to his car anyway, standing beside it while I waited. The sun was already setting, casting long orange shadows across the ground. I kept checking my phone, but there were no messages from him.“Hey, pretty girl.”I turned around. Three older guys I didn’t recognize were walking toward me. They had that cocky swagger, smirking like they already knew me.“Aren’t you the girl from Conrad’s party last night?” one of them asked, eyes sliding down my body. “The one in that tight red dress?”My stomach tightened. I took a step back toward the car. “I don’t know you. Please leave me alone.”They laughed. The tallest one reached out and grabbed my wrist. “Come on, don’t be shy. We just want to talk.”

Chapter Twenty Six: Phoebe meets Sybil Phoebe's POV The day felt strange from the moment I woke up.Seth had been quiet in the morning. Not his usual teasing or commanding self. He barely looked at me when I came downstairs. He just said he wasn’t going to school and left it at that. No explanation. No smirk. Nothing.I kept thinking about it as I walked through the school hallways. Why was he acting like that? After everything that happened last night—the kitchen, the locket, his mother.LI passed by the football field on my way to the next class. The team was training. I slowed down without meaning to, my eyes searching for Seth out of habit but he wasn’t there.Conrad waved at me from a distance. I awkwardly waved back and looked away. Coach was standing on the sideline, talking to the players. His voice carried across the field clearly.“…Seth won’t be joining us today. He’s attending the memorial service for his mother. It’s the one-year memorial. Let’s give him some space an

Chapter Twenty Eight: Raining chaos Phoebe's POV The sound of the door bell ringing echoed through the hall as I ran down the stairs.My chest tightened only for a moment. A warm smile spread across my lips as I opened the door. “Hi!”Conrad's eyes widened slightly. “Hi.” He said through a nervous laugh.I chuckled, stepping aside and welcomed him inside. “Not bad.” he said, eyes looking everywhere.The heart hadn't stopped racing from the moment I heard the door bell. I shouldn't have been nervous but my hand only kept trembling.He turned to him with a cautious look. “Is everything alright, Phoebe?” I exhaled, taking a step closer to him. “Yes. It's just I never thought someone like you would accept my request to come study… with me.” He let out a small smile, closing the gap between us. “I'm not what they say I am Phoebe..” He said, taking my hand gently in his. “I like you as much as you like me.”The butterflies in my stomach did multiple backflips in excitement.My cheeks

Chapter Thirty: Who is she to you?Seth’s POVI stormed up the stairs, anger still burning hot in my chest.Phoebe had brought Conrad into my house. Into our home. After everything that happened — after I made it clear that I didn't want him around her.I pushed my bedroom door open harder than necessary. The door hit the wall with a dull thud.Sybil was sitting on the edge of my bed, legs crossed, looking far too comfortable. She smiled when she saw me, that soft, familiar smile she always used when she wanted something.“Hey,” she said quietly. “I was waiting for you.”I stopped in the middle of the room, running a hand through my hair. The anger from downstairs was still simmering under my skin.“Sybil, you need to leave.”Her smile faltered a little. She stood up slowly and walked toward me, stopping just a few steps away.“Seth, can we talk? Please.”I exhaled, already tired of this. “There’s nothing to talk about.”She took one more step closer, looking up at me with those eyes