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2024-10-29 19:42:56DANTE'S POV
I didn't bother going to school today.
It was finally over and I couldn't wait to begin my new journey at Wexford.
“Are you going for the graduation?” Rhonda asked as I was about to step out of the house.
She had made a sumptuous breakfast to celebrate my graduation today.
“Huh? Oh no! I have some things to take care of… I'll be back soon.”
I really didn't feel like celebrating.
Last week's altercation with Sam still weighed on my mind. We had been best friends since high school, and as much as an asshole he could be, he
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