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2024-10-29 19:42:56After leaving the library, Audrey and Steve walked back to their dorm in silence. Initially, Audrey thought that part of the reason why the other party volunteered to go with her was that he wanted to talk to her in private.
So she was totally unnerved on their first few hours at the library. Thinking that Steve would question her for her secret. However, to her surprise, Steve acted like he did not discover something about her!
Only after realizing that her friend has no intention at all of asking further question regarding her secret and that they were there purely for research, did she felt relieved.
"I am glad you are taking my secret too well."
Audrey started to strike a conversation. They were still a long way home so she believed air would soon turn awkward if they continue the silent treatment.
"Well, whether you are Audrey or Andrew, you are still the same you and it doe
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