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

dumb with us,” Emma continued, “Are we not your

idea what you’re referring to,” Skyler protested.

whipped out her phone and flashed a picture in

from Samuel’s funeral-it was her standing right next to Zavier, close enough for anyone to sense that their

there

Sky,” Emma demanded. “No

you think,” Skyler tried to explain.

him in the photo, standing by his side

Skyler felt a bond with her roommates and decided to come clean,

are an item with your parents’ blessing? You’re his official fiancée?”

not like that.”

weren’t interested in nuances. They were all too

always on your case-she must’ve known you’re the real

drop it. I just want to study,” Skyler

Amanda said. “But the whole school knows by now. You won’t have much peace from here on

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