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ASTRID

I couldn't believe he told people about it. Not just one person but multiple. For someone who was so secretive about our marriage, he had just ruined everything by telling people.

“Wh–” Before I could scold him and talk his ear off about it, he raised a hand to stop me from talking.

“They were bound to know anyway so it is best that I told them myself before they found out on their own. Also, with what we have planned, it would be hard to explain why I want them to protect you.” This should have just been between us.

As soon as we got to school, I ran out of the car not waiting for him to completely stop. It was bad enough that everyone was already staring, it would be worse if they saw us walk in together.

The rumors must have already spread, given the stares I was getting from people. I tried to ignore them but it felt like everyone was watching me and that made me scared. I felt vulnerable, exposed. Like they could read my thoughts.

I ran into an empty class, looking for a