The Queen They Buried

Chapter 78

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Aubree woke up right on time, her internal alarm never failing her, even after a night of heavy drinking.

She woke up clutching her pounding head. The hangover hit her like a sledgehammer to the skull, sending sharp, throbbing pains through her nerves.

Aubree sat on the bed in a daze for a long moment before gradually coming to her senses.

“Carol must have changed my clothes last night…” Aubree muttered to herself, glancing down at her outfit before scanning the room.

She vaguely remember Bowen was the last to show up.

“What happened next?” Aubree wondered.

Still holding her head, Aubree paused, her gaze suddenly blank as confusion washed over her face. “Wait… Did I… Did I really kiss Bowen?”

As the memories came flooding back, the scene in the car replayed in her mind with painful clarity. Aubree buried her face in her hands and let out a mortified scream.

Aubree thought in horror, ‘Oh my God! What the hell did I do?

can’t believe I actually flirted with Bowen while I was drunk! What the

me, he actually let me off the hook instead of strangling me on the

in its formation stage. While Alvin’s place could accommodate a

new venue first, then move on to recruiting staff and coaches, and finally announce

being the Autumn Finals champion,

there was one more important thing. Aubree thought, ‘I need

I’m financially secure enough to rent a high-security place. But after last night’s incident, even if Bowen didn’t mind,

embarrassment if I ran

bed. As a senior in high school, she no longer had the freedom to

a few sips of breakfast. She didn’t see Bowen around. She’d

‘After all, I’ve been staying at his place for quite a while. It just

urgent matter

with a knowing smile, “Don’t worry, Bowen said he’ll definitely be back before your birthday,” Aubree shifted

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just wanted to…” she started, but then thought,

mind, I’m off to school. Bye,

backpack over her shoulder, and saw Zachary already waiting in the car at the

be moving out of Ellis Heights soon, so from now on you won’t need to

Turner’s orders are clear. I’m responsible for your transportation