Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Two weeks later, classes start. School sets me up with a dorm and a TA spot. Aunt flies in to help with paperwork. First thing she says: "How'd you lose so much weight?" Tears I've been holding finally come out. She doesn't ask why I didn't listen sooner. Doesn't tell me to forgive them Just hugs me. "It's okay. We'll get you healthy." Turns out people who actually care don't make you perform for a camera first Investigation results come through. Ms. Kovach admits she gave Reese my daily stuff. Even filmed herself for the accusation video.

Thought calling it a prank meant no consequences. School fires her. Takes back all her awards. That ten-grand prize gets sent back to my account. Principal emails saying they won't give out my info anymore. Dad's company takes a hit. He used to brag about his parenting to business partners. Now everyone who sees him thinks of him throwing his daughter out in the rain so has other daughter coul. Tax e Several big clients drop them. Mom's influencer friends turn around and sue her. She signed contracts promising I'd be in future streams. Chapter 7 Now I'm gone. Contract's void.

Family savings gone paying everyone back Garrett emails my aunt like every day. First: "Quinn's just being impulsive Please tell me where she is," Then: "I know she's upset, but we grew up together. She can't put out me off" Finally: "Please, Just let me see her once" Aunt forwards them all to me. I delete them. A month later, Garrett actually flies out. Waits outside school all day. I come out of the library that night. There he is with those dead flowers. Eyes all red. "Quinn," He rushes over. Voice shaking. "I finally found you." I step ba expect me to look at him like a stranger.

Reese-she begged me to take it." Was just for the video. I didn't know they'd kick you out. Didn't know you'd actually leave." Chapter 7 "But you knew I'd be hurt." Garrett's mouth moves. "I'm sorry." "I thought you'd never leave." I laugh. They didn't hurt me because they didn't know it would hurt. Thert me because they were sure no matter what, I'd stay. , you never liked me." just liked having someone who'd always be understanding. Always forgive you." he died on results day." His eyes go red. Reaches for my hand. I dodge. Call security. As he's dragged off, he keeps looking back.

"Quinn, I can wait!" "However long it takes!" I don't answer. Some late regrets aren't apologies. They're just harassment. (0) )(0) XA.4 Sara Lili Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland's breathtaking cold.

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