Chapter 32
Later That Night Lila’s phone buzzed in her pocket, breaking the stillness of the moment. She pulled it out, her heart skipping a beat when she saw the name on the screen. It was a message from Alexis. “I need to see you. There’s more you don’t know.” Lila’s pulse quickened. As if the night hadn’t been heavy enough, now Alexis wanted to meet. What more could she possibly have to say? She looked at Ethan, who was still watching her, his face filled with uncertainty. “I need to go,” Lila said, her voice barely above a whisper. “There’s something else. I need to talk to Alexis.” Ethan’s face darkened, and a flicker of concern crossed his features. “Lila, be careful. If it’s about what I think it is…” “I’ll be careful,” she reassured him, though her heart was racing. “But I need to kno
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