Chapter 16: You’re Such a Jerk
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Allie was lost in thought as Adam Sinclair walked beside her.
Once they stepped outside, Allie snapped back to reality. She jerked her hand out of his grip and spun on him. "Adam Sinclair, what the hell is wrong with you?"
Her heart was racing. It wasn’t like Adam kissed her against her will, but when he did, Allie didn’t pull away. For a crazy moment, she thought it was Liam Hart kissing her.
What’s wrong with me?
Adam stopped, his cold expression unchanged. "I’m sorry."
Allie’s anger flared. "You used me as a shield? Why me?"
"Because you’re Nick Lawson’s ex. Felicity wouldn’t dare touch you," Adam said, his voice calm but sharp.
Allie clenched her fists. "You’re such a jerk."
Without another word, she turned and stormed off.
Chloe West shot Adam a look before hurrying after Allie.
Allie had dropped her bag in her rush to leave. It wasn’t anything important—just a few clothes—but she didn’t care enough to go back for it.
Once they reached the dorm, Chloe hesitated. "Allie, I’m sorry. If it weren’t for me asking you to help, this wouldn’t
have happened. If Nick finds out—"
Allie cut her off, unlocking the door to their room. "It’s not your fault. And I’ve already broken up with Nick."
Chloe froze. "What? You broke up with him?"
"Yeah," Allie muttered, turning to face her. "It’s been over for a while."
Chloe was stunned. "But… but he’s always been so good to you! Everyone said you two were perfect!"
Allie didn’t answer. She just unlocked the door and stepped inside.
The other two roommates were there. Emma Carter, the top student, was gathering books to go to the library, and
Cher Waverly was sitting on her bed, quietly.
Emma waved as she passed by. "Hey, you guys."
Chloe laughed nervously. "Emma, going to the library on the first day? Isn’t that a bit much?"
Emma smiled but didn’t slow down. "Time is precious. I don’t waste it."
Emma was studying finance and business management. She spent more time in the library than in the dorm, always buried in her books.
Allie and Cher were both journalism majors, and they had known each other since high school. But today, it was different. It was like neither of them acknowledged the other.
The air felt tense.
Chloe felt it too. After a long pause, she said, "Hey, how about we all go to The Fireside Grill tonight? You know, the hot pot place."
Allie sighed, looking tired. "I can’t. I have to move some stuff tonight. I’ll pass."
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