VALERIEI woke up in my own bed at the estate, feeling a strange, hollow ache in my chest that I couldn't quite name.Things were falling apart around me. My friendship with Maya was in tatters, Ben was distant, and the atmosphere in this house was suffocating. I had sneaked out of Nathan’s room early this morning. As much as I had needed him last night, a part of me felt terrible. Deep down, I knew I was using him—using his bed as a sanctuary to escape the mess I’d made with Ben. I couldn't bear to look at his bruised, gentle face in the morning light while carrying that guilt, so I just left.A soft knock sounded at my bedroom door before it pushed open. My mom stepped inside, looking effortless as always, holding a garment bag draped over her arm.I was sitting at the edge of my bed, staring blankly at the floor."Valerie?" my mom said, setting the bag on my vanity. "Darling, are you okay?""Yeah," I murmured, my voice small. "I'm fine."She crossed her arms, tilting her hea
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