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I raised my arm and slightly turned my back to show him the bruises that were starting to scald but he was not even looking my way. He stared ahead at nothing, grinding his teeth. He dropped his hands by his side and they clenched into fists!

"That Jessica again, always ruining my plans!"

or any

grand

I watched Dylan as he lamented over how Jessica was always ruining things for him or opportunity he might have had with Tavon.

He didn't seem like he was pretending. Though I knew that back when Dylan was still feigning to be Lucas and we were dating, he hadn't met Bella but there was a seed of doubt in my heart and before this morning, it had started to grow into something big.

I pressed my palm to my chest and briefly shut my eyes close in relief. Thank Goodness. If he had met her then, working with her now would have been a disaster.

I gently paced a hand on his shoulder and was glad that he didn't shrug my hands off him.

"But there's a way I can still remain here and try to get Tavon to like me," I started hesitantly.

but he didn't look like he believed whatever plan

continued, "She was awed and impressed. She told me

I spoke, Dylan's eyes were lighting up and it gave me more confidence in

apologizing for whipping me, she pleaded with me to stay so that I could teach her everyday." I flashed a small smile at Dylan, "That's another way to keep an eye on Tavon." Dylan grinned

nodded vigorously like a pathetic wife that was eager to please her

briefly hugged me. "That's great, Sydney, you're

"Thank you," I blushed.

great

countered his statement, "No, she only likes that I can play the piano. She doesn't like me," I emphasized. He flicked his hand dismissively. "She apologized for hitting

giggled and moved closer to him, "I hope so." I planted a palm

you."

back at

"What's wrong?"

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and encouraging... Dylan didn't care how anyone felt about his actions or whatever

me...

and patted him on his

finally said what was in his mind, his eyes coated in a nuanced expression,

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