All Chapters of Don’t Tell Our Parents : Chapter 71 - Chapter 74

I barely slept that night.Every time I closed my eyes, Lael’s words echoed through the quiet darkness of my bedroom. You’re just as deep in this web as I am, partner. The worst part about him wasn't his arrogance or his maddening ability to manipulate everyone around him—it was how easily he peeled back my layers and pointed out the dark, messy motives I tried so hard to deny.When my alarm finally went off at seven in the morning, I dragged myself out of bed feeling like I’d been hit by a truck. I dressed in simple blue jeans, a soft cream knit sweater, and my usual sneakers, pulling my hair back into a claw clip. I didn't bother putting on much makeup, just enough concealer to hide the dark circles under my hazel eyes.Downstairs, the estate was bathed in early morning sunlight. Lael was already leaning against the kitchen counter, casually sipping black coffee with his car keys resting beside a freshly printed stack of Sociology flashcards. He looked infuriatingly well-rested in a

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