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Chapter 30: Smack

Author: Cindy Rohn
last update publish date: 2026-02-11 17:42:32

Elodie

It's already been three weeks since Liam was enrolled in one of the most expensive schools in the city.

This is a dream come true. In fact, a life I never see myself in.

Whatever that is piloting this, I'm grateful. I'm finally enjoying the peace I lost for years.

I curl my back inwardly, scrubbing harder, then I sink deeper into the bathtub, water lapping against my shoulders.

The only thing tugging my neck now is how to get Travis to give Vivian a second chance. I have tried, but h
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