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Chapter Eight

Faelen’s POV

I sat on the edge of my small, creaky bed, staring at the worn floorboards beneath my feet. The room was dim, with just enough light creeping through the single window to remind me it was still daytime.

I let out a heavy sigh, thinking about the girl who seemed to have made it her mission to make my life a living hell here. Lucy. The way she smirked when she saw me, the satisfaction in her eyes as she mocked me.

it was clear she resented me just for being here. Her words stung me, and every time I came across her, I could actually see her anger and hatred for me.

I squeezed my eyes, trying to hold back my frustration. “I didn’t mean to take your job, Lucy. It was a misunderstanding.” I remembered saying to her.

“A misunderstanding?” she had sneered. “You think that matters now? You’re a thorn in my side, and I’m going to make sure you regret ever coming here.”

I took a deep breath, trying to stay calm. “Lucy, I get it. You’re angry. But taking it out on m