The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0281

1 carried her back to her chair. Then I took the chair beside her.

Tiffany and Veronica were sitting on the other side of the table. Tiffany gave me a soft, sad- looking smile. Veronica just flatly stared.

I pulled a waffle from a stack at the center of the table onto my own plate. As I began to prepare it with butter and syrup, I realized just how quiet the rest of the table was.

Usually the girls were boisterously sharing rumors and gossip, especially the morning after an event. This morning, however, everyone was quiet, even Lilliana and Olivia.

I noticed Susie’s absence. I hoped she was okay. I would have to remember to check on her later. She might have had too much socialization yesterday – the unwelcomed kind. It wasn’t unusual for her to hide in her room when she was exhausted in that way.

Even Elva seemed quieter than usual, as if she was feeling the downtrodden vibe of the rest of the room.

I quietly ate my waffle.

me. “Last night was…” Her gaze shifted to Elva, who had lifted her head, clearly listening too. “I just want to

cover the ugly bruises around my wrists. Veronica undoubtedly noticed. She glanced

hands down into

know how to answer. I wasn’t okay, not fully. I was hurt and felt a bit broken. The very thought of Terry made

Veronica nodded grimly.

when they realized you weren’t in the room,” Tiffany said. “Susie said Terry was

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Tiffany a telling look. Tiffany shrank in

“Sorry,” she said.

said. I understood where she was coming from. To someone who didn’t fully understand what was happening, the action would seem odd. Terry was respected. People’s first thought might not be that

I wanted to correct. At the very least, I could give those listening a

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15 BONUS

I said. “If Terry invites you to be alone with him, don’t go. Do not