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Xavier

(Flashback to last night)

I studied Alice's face, trying to read her expression. She seemed distant, her eyes clouded with thoughts. I wondered what Wendy had told her.

"Alice?" I pressed, my voice gentle. "What's going on? You can tell me."

Alice's gaze dropped, her shoulders sagging slightly. I sensed a hesitation in her, a reluctance to share something.

"Is everything okay with Wendy?" I asked, my curiosity piqued.

Alice's eyes flickered up to mine, and for a moment, I thought I saw a flash of concern. But it was quickly replaced by a neutral expression.

"Yeah, everything's fine," Alice said, her voice measured.

I raised an eyebrow, skeptical. Alice wasn't exactly the best liar. I knew she was hiding something, but I decided not to push the issue...for now.

"I'll go to bed now. Good night," she murmured, before sliding under the sheets and turning away from me.

I watched her, a mix of concern and curiosity still lingering in my mind. But as the silence stretched, I realized
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