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Chapter 23

Author: Angela M. Houston
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NOVA

*THE NEXT DAY

“Fuck!” I cursed, throwing the sponges away. I can't believe that I'm here cleaning some damn walls when I should be in class, training but Elton has made it his life's mission to make my life miserable.

“Fuck you, Elton,” I whispered under my breath, getting hold of the sponges again and using it to wipe the walls once more.

That guy is bent on making me miserable and I had to find a way to make sure that the situation doesn't escalate and get worse than it already is.

“Are you alright?” I heard a familiar voice and turned to see Luther's sister walking over to me.

I took a deep breath, nodding in response. “I have to do this; otherwise, Elton is going to find more excuses to punish me, and right now, I hate him more than ever.”

She didn't say anything, watching in absolute silence and I continued with what I was doing, almost pretending like she wasn't even there beside me.

“Can I help you?” She offered to clean the walls with me but I immediately stopped her.

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