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Chapter 29

Author: Author Yayra
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Ava had become restless since her plans hadn’t been working. She didn’t care about the exam anymore; her focus was solely on how to be with Alex. She was determined to get whatever she wanted at this point.

She paced up and down in her room after coming back from school, thinking about how to destroy Seraphina and Alex’s relationship.

“Yes! I have an idea. Let’s just finish writing the final exam, and I will give them the shock of their lives,” she muttered to herself, a sinister smile spreading across her face. She then went downstairs to get something to eat, feeling a twisted sense of satisfaction.

Meanwhile, Seraphina took Alex’s words to heart and decided to focus on her studies despite the family feud. She was determined to excel in her exams.

In her study room, she was deeply engrossed in her books when her mom entered, startling her. “Oh, Mom, you startled me,” she exclaimed, looking up from her notes.

“I’m sorry, dear. I went to your room but didn’t find you, so I decided to
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