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Chapter 108: Maybes

The sound of the front door clicking open echoed faintly through the quiet house.

Stefan sat up straighter on the couch, the soft leather creaking beneath him. He had been waiting for hours, listening closely for every small sound—hoping, waiting, imagining the moment Ethan would walk in.

His fingers drummed restlessly on his knees. The low hum of the wall clock and the occasional wind brushing against the windows were the only company he’d had all evening.

The moment he heard footsteps approaching after he heard Ethan getting out of the car, he rose to his feet.

"Ethan?" he called, his voice calm but edged with tension.

"Yeah, it’s me," Ethan replied, his tone light as he stepped further into the living room.

Stefan’s expression tightened, though his eyes scanning Ethan’s face. "So, how was the date?" f.r(e)e\webn.ovel.co\m

Ethan chuckled softly. "No need to act like you care about how the date went. I know that’s not what you’re really interested in."

Stefan didn’t reply right away. His jaw clenched just slightly, and he lowered himself back onto the couch.

"Fine, you got me there. So, tell me," he said finally, voice low, strained.

Ethan exhaled and walked toward him. "You were right," he said simply. "Rayna... she’s indeed Ruby’s best friend."

processed the words he’d heard. The weight

do you know that? Did she by any chance say it?"

to tell me how they’d been friends since childhood. Apparently, the three of them grew up together until

Ruby said they’d just met online? Was it because talking about another best friend could blow their cover? Did that mean Rayna had been in his house? Was this by any chance connected to

thought and shook his head to focus

second. "That gown... the one we ordered for Ruby. The one she said she wanted to wear after you got your

though his eyes focusing on Ethan’s. "What about

"Rayna wore

grew heavy, so heavy it felt like even

she’d touched the fabric with such care, her fingers brushing it gently. She’d smiled then—one of those soft, shy smiles she gave only when she thought no one was watching but he’d seen it that day in one of those moments

wear it when you can see me again," she

now... someone else had worn it. Her

things, but to Stefan, it felt like

it to her?" he asked

Ethan replied. "Rayna didn’t say how she got it.

a storm—thoughts crashing into each

had given up on everything they had. Maybe she hated him now. Maybe she’d

hurt, the confusion of living with someone who loved him under another name. He hadn’t blamed her, not truly. He had felt betrayed, yes, but also desperate to understand why.

Her quiet sighs when she thought he was asleep. Her scent lingering on his

said slowly, "she’s trying to

"Maybe. Or