Without another word, Elara turned on her heel and stormed out of the library lounge, leaving Vance sitting alone with his cold, analytical posture.As her feet hurried down the stone stairwell, her eyes burned fiercely with unshed tears. She had never met her parents, but until coming to Velmora Academy, she had never truly realized how heavy that loss was. Back home, she was just Elara…a quiet, hardworking girl trying her best. But in this academy, the absence of her parents was thrown in her face like a crime. Having a family, a backing, and a last name meant everything here. Vance hadn't even yelled at her, yet his calm, matter-of-fact words had slashed deeper than any open insult.Her vision blurred slightly behind her glasses as she practically ran down the corridor.Bump!Elara collided hard against a solid, warm chest. Before she could stumble backward or offer an apology, a strong, warm hand clenched firmly around her waist. In one swift, effortless motion, the man pulled
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