Carrie and Yasmin walked to the venue's entrance. However, the student council members and security guards stopped them on their way.

"Sorry, you can't enter without a valid student ID."

Due to the previous incident, the academy had heightened security measures, especially for large events like this, making it hard to enter the campus.

After security denied Yasmin's entry, she looked troubled.

In any other place, she could have easily confronted those blocking her way. However, she could not do that at the academy, as she did not want to cause trouble for Carrie and make her daily school life uncomfortable.

"Yasmin, I'll be fine."

Carrie gently squeezed Yasmin's calloused hand. "If you're still worried about me, you can wait right here. You can rush in to protect me if you're here, right?"

Reluctantly, Yasmin agreed, "Alright, I'll stay here. If you feel unwell, text me right away."

Carrie nodded obediently and followed the crowd into the hall.

Once the event began, the doors closed.

timid, Carrie avoided the front seats and found a spot in the

stage, her heart clenched, and her hands

shadows that haunted her entire student life-started

the anniversary event was about to start, the stage

surrounding chatter

lowered her eyes, hesitant to look

a monstrous creature, ready to devour

sound of high heels approached

but

been a while,

laced with mockery and teasing sliced through Carrie's throat like a sharp blade,

through her. Her shoulders trembled with anxiety. "Knowing my brother has your back,

cold sneer. "Well; after all, we used to be classmate's. If you end up marrying my brother, I'll

breathing hitched as she

but

would only complicate

lightly tapping on

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