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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.

brows and turned to me, "Really?" He looked interested but he didn't look like

found out that I can play the piano," I shrugged and continued, "She was awed and impressed. She told

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

for whipping me, she pleaded with me to stay so that I could teach her everyday." I flashed a small

that was eager

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

"Thank you," I blushed.

it's even great

can play the piano. She doesn't like me," I emphasized. He flicked his hand dismissively. "She apologized for hitting you, didn't she? She's eager to learn something she seems to like from you. It's only a matter of

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

you."

suddenly frowned. I stared back at

"What's wrong?"

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he seemed to be hesitating, which was surprising and encouraging... Dylan didn't care how anyone felt about his actions or whatever he had to say.

me...

smiled and patted him

in a nuanced expression, "You don't resent

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