Chapter 79: The Shift.

There was a heavy silence between them. Angela could hardly breathe. For years, she had longed to meet someone who knew anything about her father. Grace never told her much—only that he was dead.

"Please ma, if you know anything about my family, especially my father... tell me," Angela said. Her voice shook. The desperation in her eyes was clear. And Principal Valois... she was hiding something. Angela could feel it.

"I don’t know anything about your family... just what you’ve told me," Principal Valois said, avoiding her eyes. Her words were shaky, and it was clear she wanted to end the talk. "You don’t know anything about your father?"

"I do," Angela whispered, her heart sinking. For a second, she had thought she found hope. But now, it was slipping away.

"Good. If you want to know more, ask your mother. I have nothing else to say," Miss Valois replied. Her tone was firm now. "By the way, some people came to see you yesterday. I told them to return on Monday."

Angela’s heart skipped. "Who are they?"

She didn’t want to be found. What if it was her uncle? What if he found out where she was? She had to leave before it was too late.

"They are the ones sponsoring your studies here. They handle students who got in through scholarship. Don’t worry. I didn’t tell them anything about who you really are."

"So... what did they want?"

"You’ll find out soon enough. Don’t stress about it," Principal Valois said, and for the first time, she smiled. She gently touched Angela’s arm. "Don’t tell anyone what we talked about here. Do you understand?"

stay?" Angela asked, barely

Academy rules. No fighting

viral, but the one of her and Evan? That was everywhere. No one would believe her even if she told the truth.

back. Sooner or later, she would find out who Mr. Anonymous was and why he

you so much, Principal Valois," she said with her palms pressed together. If someone had told her that

to be a price. Maybe something she hadn’t been told yet. Still, Angela was thankful. At least things didn’t end the way

she turned to leave, Principal Valois added, "Do let me know if you begin to notice any changes. We’re

her head was full of questions. Why was the principal so concerned about her body? Why did she want to know if she

could she hide something so serious

trusted? What if all this was just a game to her? She had already betrayed the

He used to be close to the principal. Maybe he knew something

She was trying to find Renn when her

her with cold, sharp eyes that made her skin crawl. It wasn’t fear, but the hatred in his stare

many enemies. She was still just a

down, not wanting to draw attention. She had enough problems already. The last thing

noticed he was walking toward her. Not just anywhere—straight in her direction. Angela’s heart began to race. She looked up quickly, trying to figure out what was

into her chest. What

done staying quiet. She had enough pain and anger bottled

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