The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

"Seriously, you're just gonna let them walk all over you like that? And now they're spreading rumors about you behind your back! It's your reputation that's gonna take the hit, not theirs. I'm just so mad on your behalf." Watching Luna puff up in indignation, Freya couldn't help but chuckle, "You know they're just spinning tales. But... I did stumble upon something quite intriguing."

"What? Do tell!"

"Eloise cheated."

"What?! Eloise, of all people?"

Luna's eyes lit up with an almost predatory gleam.

Eloise, the president of the Summit University Student Council, was well-known for her excellent academic track record, although there had been a noticeable dip in her grades recently. Given her public persona, the idea of her cheating seemed almost laughable. "Freya, where'd you hear that? Is it for real?"

"I can't be 100% sure, but she looked really off today, especially when the dean mentioned they were cracking down on cheaters during exams. She seemed way too anxious."

"Right? If she hadn't cheated, why would she be nervous?"

Freya's arm in a rush, Luna declared, "Let's go

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going to the dean without any solid evidence, just because she looked nervous today? That's

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it. The school's surveillance footage could prove other students cheated, yet failed to catch Eloise, indicating she didn't

how can we accuse her

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