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

on me, he actually let me off the hook

club was already in its formation stage. While Alvin’s place could

recruiting staff and coaches, and finally announce open

Finals champion, none of

more important thing. Aubree thought, ‘I need to move

I’ve got my prize money, I’m financially secure enough to rent a high-security place. But after last night’s incident, even if Bowen

embarrassment if I

a senior in high school, she no longer had the freedom to skip classes at

few sips of breakfast. She didn’t see Bowen around. She’d planned to mention she was moving out if

I’ve been staying at his place for quite a while. It just wouldn’t

didn’t ask, but Carol saw right through her. “Looking for Bowen, Aubree?” she asked gently, “There was an urgent matter at the Odionland branch, so he left urgently last night. He probably won’t be back

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

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“I just wanted to…” she started, but then thought, ‘Forget it. Bowen’s not even here right now, there’s no point

said, “Never mind, I’m off to school. Bye,

shoulder, and saw Zachary

Aubree said, “I’ll be moving out of Ellis Heights soon, so from now

Miller,” Zachary said firmly, “Mr. Turner’s orders are clear. I’m responsible for your transportation and protection.” His