Webnovel Author: Author_Mildred - Novel Collection

"I... I didn't realize. Maybe you're right. I have been so focused on defending myself that I didn't see what was right in front of me. Chris actually asked me for my phone to input his number, and while handing my phone back, he let it slip from his fingers and it broke," I explained, connecting the dots.

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Teen · Author_Mildred

"Ugh, I can't believe you fell for his act. You are so naive, always trusting everyone. Can't you see that Chris is probably behind all of this drama?" Lisa snapped at me angrily.

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Teen · Author_Mildred

Lily promptly turned her food tray away from him and back to her, without acknowledging his greeting. I couldn't believe it. Despite everything I had told her about Chris, she still acted this way. Rolling my eyes, I left her to keep on sulking.

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Teen · Author_Mildred

"Chris was there; you can ask him," I suggested.

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Teen · Author_Mildred

I didn't wait to see Rex's reaction as I turned around and started limping away. Chris made to help me, but I ignored him and walked right past him towards the open door. I knew he wasn't at fault here, but I couldn't help but also direct my anger at him. After all, he was Rex's cousin—what made him any different from Rex? I couldn't shake the fear that he might seem helpful now but turn out to be just like Rex in the end.

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Teen · Author_Mildred