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Author: Borischoice
last update publish date: 2026-06-25 09:55:47

CHRISTIEN'S POV

The moment Ava disappeared upstairs, I forced myself to look away.

The party continued around me.

Music.

Conversations.

Laughter.

None of it held my attention for long.

I had seen the guy approach her.

Seen him ask her something.

Seen her lead him upstairs.

That should have been enough information.

Instead, my gaze kept drifting back to the staircase.

Annoying.

I took a sip from my glass.

Focused on the people around me.

A group of students were arguing over songs near the speak
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