Susan vehemently shook her head, vehemently denying Jess’s accusations. “No, Liv. I would never stoop to such lows. Someone is clearly trying to tarnish my reputation, but I’m not that kind of person.”
Jess furrowed her brow, deep in thought, recalling the source of her revelation: Lena. Despite Susan’s protestations, Jess couldn’t shake the conviction that Lena’s account was genuine. Susan’s newfound animosity toward her upon returning to school only reinforced her suspicions.
“Fine, let’s stop pretending we’re still friends, Susan,” Jess declared, her voice tinged with resignation. “In just a couple of weeks, we’ll be done with school, so there’s no need for this charade. But know this: your actions won’t go unnoticed. Enzo has feelings for me, and when he learns of your betrayal, it w
