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Chapter 16

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As Adelaide walked across the campus, her thoughts drifted back to Lucas. She couldn't help but think about him, even though she knew she should be over him by now. But the truth was, she still had feelings for him. She still loved him, despite everything he had done to her.

As she walked, Adelaide's mind wandered back to all the times she had seen Lucas around the campus. She had watched him play soccer, his muscles rippling beneath his skin as he ran across the field. She had seen him laughing with his friends, his eyes sparkling with amusement. And she had admired him from afar, her heart aching with longing.

Adelaide sighed, feeling a pang of sadness. Why couldn't she just get over him? Why did she still have to feel this way? She knew it was pointless, that Lucas was never going to feel the same way about her again. But she couldn't help the way she felt.

As she walked, Adelaide's eyes scanned the campus, searching for a glimpse of Lucas. She knew it was silly, that she should be
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