He Is No Longer in My Future의 모든 챕터: 챕터 1 - 챕터 10

I'd barely stepped out of the classroom when a group of guys surrounded me. Damon stood at the front—the boy I'd grown up with since we were kids."Evelyn, just play along for a sec."Before I could even react, he swung a baton straight at the back of my head.Everything went black. But right before I lost consciousness, I caught a flicker of hesitation in his eyes.When I woke up, my entire body was wrapped in white bandages, from head to toe. Only my eyes and nostrils were left exposed. I tried to struggle, but my limbs were tied so tight the bindings cut into my skin and squeezed the air right out of my lungs.The hallway was packed with students. Phone flashes stung my eyes like needles as they laughed."Whoa, an actual mummy. This is hilarious.""Isn't that Evelyn? The top of our grade?""Heard Damon did this to impress his new girl. Used her as entertainment."I tried to scream, but my mouth was taped shut.Then they started spitting on me. Thick, sticky droplets slid down my bod

The next morning, Damon pushed open my front door like he owned the place.I'd given him the code back when we used to take tutoring sessions together at my house. He saw the suitcase I was packing and his brow furrowed."Evelyn, I already agreed to live off-campus with you. Why are you still set on the dorm?""Don't you know Oakwood only has one honors dorm?""You've got everything—why do you have to compete with Sophia over this?"Sophia stood behind him, eyes red-rimmed, fingers twisting the hem of her shirt."Evelyn, I'm sorry… I know you look down on me. I didn't mean for any of this.""Yesterday, I just mentioned it casually. I didn't think they'd actually do it. But everyone had fun, right?"They'd laughed at me at my lowest yesterday. And today, I was supposed to be the bigger person. Their fun was built on my pain.Did they even know that honors dorm was built specifically for me? Even if I didn't take it, Sophia would never qualify.I looked at them coldly and pointed at the

When I landed in New York, the weight finally lifted off my chest.A teacher from the International Academy was already waiting at the airport. The moment she saw the marks on my skin, her face crumpled with sympathy."Evelyn, are you okay? They went way too far—how could they do this to you! I'm taking you to the hospital right now."I shook my head and handed her my admission letter. "Please, help me get enrolled. As soon as possible."Once the paperwork was done, I joined Professor Bell's studio.The professor had gentle eyes behind her glasses and a warm smile."Welcome to my studio, Evelyn. I'll be overseeing your studies and life for the next four years. If you ever need anything, come to me directly. I've seen your work—it's exceptional. A student with your kind of talent is rare. I'm sure your classmates will love having you around."I blinked, then nodded.Back when I first started school, my family sent ten bodyguards to protect me. Everyone looked at me with fear—I was the C

Damon stood there, frozen. The only thing left in his head was that Evelyn had gone to the International Academy.Three years ago, she'd turned them down—for him.Now, she'd left him over a joke.He collapsed onto the ground, not caring who saw. All dignity gone.When school started, he wasn't the same person anymore.He used to race cars with his crew every night. Now he had no interest. He'd zone out in class, sit alone during breaks, and brush off anyone who tried to talk to him. Days blurred together. Everything felt hollow.Sophia found him sitting blankly in the empty classroom one day, fuming."Damon! You said you had inside info. There's no honors dorm at Oakwood. Everyone's laughing at me like I'm crazy.""Who the hell is Evelyn, really? All the teachers say—no Evelyn, no honors dorm. What aren't you telling me?"He looked at her like she was a joke. "She's the Claremont heiress."Sophia's face went pale. She repeated it, barely audible. "What?""She's the Claremont heiress."

The doctor put three stitches in my ear. Katherine nearly cried when she saw it."Evelyn, that Sophia is pure evil! How could she do that to such a pretty face?""If I'd been there, I'd have put two bullets in her—let her see what it feels like to be scarred!"I patted her hand. "It's not that bad. Just a scratch."But when Julian started showing up every day with lunch and walking me home from class, Katherine's eyes went all sly."Evelyn… is this your new thing?"I nearly dropped my fork. "He's like a brother."She grinned wider. "Oh, please. That man is into you. I've never seen a 'brother' hover like that. And honestly? With a face like yours, can you blame him?"I froze. Julian? Into me?I'd never thought about it. All I knew was that he'd always looked out for me. When I was busy chasing Damon, Julian kept his distance—but sometimes I'd catch him subtly competing with Damon.Was that what liking someone looked like? Because Damon had taught me that liking meant teasing, poking fu