Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 881: Isolated

Aveline returned to the classroom as usual. Wherever she passed, the boys couldn't help but glance her way. She set down her bag, took out her books, and began preparing for class.

Liora walked over, looking listless. Normally full of energy, today she seemed drained and didn't even greet Aveline.

It wasn't until Aveline saw Liora that she remembered the incident in the grove two days ago.

That day, Orion had furiously demanded that she make a choice. Before she could respond, the headteacher appeared, and she had pulled Orion away in a hurry. At the time, her mind was completely focused on Orion, and she hadn't considered Liora at all.

Now, just two days later, she and Orion were officially a couple, and guilt gnawed at Aveline when she thought of Liora.

"Liora, about what happened that day..." Aveline started to explain, but Liora cut her off coldly.

"I'm trying to read. Shut up," Liora said icily.

Their exchange quickly caught the attention of the girls sitting in the back row, igniting a flurry of gossip.

"Hey, what's up with Aveline and Liora? The vibe between them seems totally different now."

"It must be because of last Friday. I heard Liora asked Aveline to deliver a love letter to her crush, but guess what? Her crush ended up kissing Aveline instead. Some friend, huh? Doing something that disgusting... What a two-faced snake."

"Right? She looks so innocent on the surface, but she's clearly good at seducing boys. This morning, didn't you see all those senior boys circling around her?"

"Exactly! I even heard she threw herself at him. Honestly, who would turn her down if she's offering herself like that?"

"If I were Liora, I'd cut ties with her too."

The girls speaking were all attractive, but they were constantly overshadowed by Aveline's presence. Their relationship with her had always been rocky, and now seemed like the perfect time to kick her while she was down.

The very situation Aveline had dreaded was now unfolding. Rumors had started spreading, twisting the events of that day into something far from the truth.

trying to explain would only make things worse. People didn't spread gossip for the sake of the truth-they did it to tear others down and

In the past, Liora always linked arms with Aveline during the break. Today, however, Liora, with her naturally cheerful personality, walked straight toward the group of girls who had

alone through the crowd, her mind drifting to something Joyce had

that someone like her wouldn't make many friends, so he needed to stay by her side to protect her and make sure

of Orion warmed Aveline's

in gossiping about others.

No one could break

person there. Many boys couldn't help but steal glances at her, which only fueled

twenty minutes of break time. Aveline, as usual, planned to buy a bottle

the small shop. There weren't many people around

do you want to drink?" he asked, grabbing a few bottles of soda water. Aveline usually bought either mineral water or

to take one, she hesitated, then turned back to grab a carton of

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like milk," Orion said, puzzled. "Every time

noticing more people gathering around. She didn't want anyone to see

disappointed, he

back to class. She wasn't about to tell Orion the

good for growth, and she didn't want to stay petite forever. Celestia's offhand comment had gotten to her, and from today on, she was

the field, Celestia called out to

to talk to you,"

"Me?" Liora asked, confused.

"Yes. Come with me."

"Alright."

She

enough, it was a message from Orion, telling her he'd be waiting at the corner after school to

her falling out with Liora and simply replied, "Okay." Fixing friendships had never been her strength, and truthfully, she had never considered Liora her closest friend. Deep down,