With Lucy’s gentle encouragement, Ileana nervously returned to the classroom. At first, discomfort clung to her every movement, but as she realized no one was paying her any special attention, she finally exhaled in relief. Gone was the cheerful, outgoing girl from before; in her place was someone careful and quiet, doing everything possible to avoid drawing notice.
Whenever she accidentally made a noise, no matter how small, Ileana would glance anxiously at Lucy. Only when Lucy met her eyes with a reassuring nod did she allow herself to relax again.
Of course, others noticed this change in her, too. Her air of wounded vulnerability was so conspicuous that most people simply decided to ignore her. The day passed without further incident–a welcome relief.
After school, crowds of students poured out of the building.
“Hey, isn’t that Max?” someone whispered nearby.
“Who?”
“You know, the guy who’s always on the school website. Didn’t you go to the family party yesterday?”
Realization dawned on the friend, who smacked her companion’s arm, excitement written all over her face. “He’s even more stunning in person than in those photos. No wonder no one’s come close to knocking him off his pedestal all these years.”
“What’s he doing here?”
he here
money’s on Ileana. He was the one who stepped in and calmed things down yesterday. Besides, she’s
friend said, eyes sparkling, unconsciously slowing her pace as she
stood.
might be onto something,” the other girl replied, instantly convinced. Several others who’d witnessed yesterday’s drama drifted over, curiosity
all, gossip is practically a sport
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to wait long
her whole face brightened, convinced Max was here to stand up for her after everything that had
himself had said, they were both Tates. There was no way they’d let the family’s reputation take a hit–at least not in front of everyone. Max had handled last night’s fiasco with grace and authority, and that alone made
take me out for a fancy dinner,”
go
introduce you,” Ileana insisted, grabbing Lucy’s hand before
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