Jasmine
"I had no idea Lucy was conniving to this extent. Bribing the judges just to win," Willow said, folding her arms across her chest as she leaned back on the couch in my clinic. I had shared the news of the competition and how Lucy manipulated the judges to secure her victory.
"I know, right?"
"It's a cheap tactic. If it weren't for Lucius, I'm sure things would have been much tougher for you," she said, concern evident in her voice.
My mind drifted back to Lucius. Was he really serious when he confessed his feelings for me? I couldn't deny the connection between us, but a nagging sense of doubt lingered in the pit of my stomach. I didn't want to lead on something that might not have a future, especially with the looming issue of the baby. The consequences were still uncertain.
