The Bound Between Us

Chapter 1013

When Pattie passed over the shot put, Layna's heart skipped a beat, a wave of guilt washing over her. Without thinking, she clung tighter to the shot put in her hands.

Did they find out about the cheating?

The shot puts all looked the same-Layna couldn't be sure. On the sidelines, Juliana's smile froze, replaced by a nervous frown. Even Anastasia and Herman traded uneasy looks. Was something off with the shot put?

"I don't want yours," Layna snapped, clutching her own ball like a lifeline. "I don't use stuff you've already touched."

Pattie smirked, egging her on. "Fine, but even if you end up winning, to me, that's still losing. What's the matter, scared?"

The tension between the two was obvious. Worried it would blow up, Juliana quickly spoke up to the referee, "Sir, can we start? Paradise, don't distract my Layna."

The referee nodded. "Paradise, please step aside. It's Layna's turn now."

But Pattie ignored him, shoved her own shot put into Layna's arms, and grabbed the one Layna was holding.

Honestly, Pattie was just messing with her. She had no idea there was anything wrong with the balls—until she picked up Layna's. Something felt off right away. Realization dawned on Pattie, and she flashed Layna a knowing smile. "Layna, you-"

"I'll use yours! Whatever!" Layna blurted, terrified Pattie would spill her secret. She didn't dare try to take the ball back.

Pattie simply grinned. "Good luck, then."

Layna was so furious she nearly shook with rage.

watched the scene unfold, thinking, This is

without making a fuss, slipped the tampered shot put

stayed quiet. He clearly didn't want

all her strength and hurled the

obvious she'd lost. She shot Pattie a look that could kill,

chased after her.

enough for everyone to hear,

Layna fumed even harder.

the event ended, Anastasia asked Pattie quietly, "Was something wrong

Pattie nodded.

"How did

just shrugged, honest as ever. "I didn't

bet

put instead Content bena's

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The couple was speechless.

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and

outright, but she made her feel the anxiety and shame of cheating, and the sports day