Chapter 1642

Skyler’s phone buzzed with a new message from the councelor in their group chat.

[Skyler, this is the one who will be joining you in the speech. He’s a senior.]

[Work on your own speech, and he’ll handle his. Tomorrow at 2 PM, meet in the B Wing auditorium to practice working together – the opening ceremony is a big deal, no room for mistakes.]

Skyler shot back a quick, “Got it,” and didn’t give it another thought.

Then she scrolled to her sister’s chat. [Hey Iris, how’s the new term treating you?]

Iris replied, [Skyler, I miss you like crazy. How much longer until I can come to the Capital to see you?]

[Just focus on your studies, and in a few years, you can come to the Capital for college. Then we’ll be back together.] Skyler typed, trying to sound more upbeat than she felt.e2

with a sad, [Skyler…]

Skyler asked, sensing her sister’s distress.

[Mom says we’re jinxes because we replaced our brother

comments made her cry and question why her mother wished she was a boy instead. But over time, Skyler grew

preferred sons, especially families like theirs. Hearing these things herself was bad enough, but for her parents

leaving for the Capital, they had promised

anger, Skyler messaged Iris. [Ignore what they say. Remember what I’ve told you, we haven’t taken

fully understanding but trusting her sister, simply replied, [Okay.]

settled for the night, Skyler sent a message to their mother, Barbara. [You promised me.

swiftly, [Kalene told me you need to

respond. She and Zavier, her supposed fiancé, couldn’t stand each other. She had already moved out of the Rivera household and hadn’t seen Zavier

no choice but to ‘return’ you. And if that happens, your sister will have to take your place

were like daggers to Skyler’s eyes. She understood every word, but strung together, they formed a message so vile it was almost

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