Chapter 1725

The following morning, Skyler once again hitched a ride back to campus with Zavier.

They arrived early, and the campus was buzzing with students strolling around, enjoying the crisp morning air. As Skyler walked past, she noticed people staring and whispering behind her back.

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Pulling out her phone, she switched on the camera to check her reflection. Her face was clean-no food stains or smudged makeup. So, what was with all the looks?

Confused but not overly concerned, Skyler shrugged it off. She hadn’t been to class in days, and since her morning was free, she decided to head back to her dorm to catch up on some reading.

However, no sooner had she stepped through the door than she caught Emma and Amanda deep in the throes of the latest gossip.

On seeing Skyler, they both swiveled around, fixing her with inquisitive stares. “Skyler, you sure know how to keep your lips sealed. We’ve been roomies for months, and we had to hear about your little secret from someone else?” Emma chided.

Skyler was genuinely puzzled. “What are you talking about?”e2

don’t play dumb with us,” Emma continued, “Are we not

what you’re referring to,”

out her phone and flashed a picture

Samuel’s funeral-it was her standing right next to Zavier, close enough for

was blown, and there was no

it, Sky,” Emma demanded. “No more

not what you think,” Skyler tried to

cut her off, “You’re right next to him in the photo, standing by his

nearly three months, Skyler felt a bond with her roommates and decided to come clean, “It’s all been arranged by our parents. There’s no romance between

your

that.” Skyler sighed.

and Amanda weren’t interested in nuances. They were all too happy

you’re the real deal. How can she,

drop it. I just want to study,” Skyler deflected.

“But the whole school knows by now. You won’t have much peace

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