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Chapter 60: Confrontation
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2024-10-29 19:42:56I was pacing back and forth beside the exit of the school, while I chewed my bottom lip and waited for Kourtney to pass by. My hands were sweating and thoughts crept in my head. I didn't know how was I going to confront her or even where to start. If I didn't seem believable enough, our plan would blow up.
My attention averted when I noticed Kourtney strutting towards the exit. Her voluminous, brown hair bounced in every step she took, and her glamorous face was stoic. The cream-colored, fur coat she always wore was hiding her fitted blouse and slender body. Once she shot me her hazel eyes, I gulped in nervousness.
She moved in front of me, as her vanilla scent entered my nose.
"What are you doing here?" she asked curiously.
"I need to tell you something," I answered, trying to hide the nervousness in my tone.
She beckoned me to go with her outside and I complied. Trailing behind her, we t
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