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Chapter 89 - Who is Vanessa?

Author: Mary Gilliam
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-02 01:20:41

Mandy’s POV

The text on Lucas’s phone glared at me like a neon sign in the dark.

“We need to talk about Vanessa. This can’t wait.”

Vanessa.

The name felt like a sharp jab to my chest. I didn’t know who she was, but the familiarity in the message sent a cold wave of dread through me. My fingers tightened around the phone as a million questions flooded my mind.

Who was Vanessa? Why was she messaging Lucas? And why did it sound so urgent?

I took a shaky breath, trying to steady my racing heart. Maybe it wasn’t what it seemed. Maybe it was a misunderstanding. But deep down, I knew better. Lucas had secrets, and it seemed one of them was clawing its way to the surface.

The sound of approaching footsteps jolted me out of my spiraling thoughts. I quickly shoved the phone back into my bag and turned to see Lucas stepping into the hallway. His eyes softened when they met mine, but I couldn’t bring myself to return the gesture.

“Are you okay?” he asked, his voice laced with concern.
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