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Author: Presh Starr
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Later that evening, Emily sat alone in her living room, trying to clear her mind. She glanced at her phone, hoping Tyler would call or text, but the screen remained dark. The tension between them had only grown since Ava’s interference, and now, with the new rumors swirling around, it seemed the rift was widening by the day.

She sighed, her fingers instinctively scrolling through her messages until she landed on one from Tyler, sent days ago. They used to be so close, so open with each other. But lately, it felt like an invisible wall had risen between them. As much as she wanted to call him and clear the air, she was hesitant. He had been distant lately, and she feared that anything she said might push him further away.

Lost in thought, she didn’t hear her doorbell ring at first. It was only after a few seconds that she registered the sound and got up to answer it.

To her surprise, Blake stood on her doorstep, hands shoved into his coat pockets. His usually confident expression softe
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