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Chapter Sixty Six

Author: J.J Kris
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Ayva’s POV

“Best friend?” Amanda asked again, her gaze shifting between me and Olivia. "When did you two meet?" She chuckled lightly. "I mean, I've never seen her before." I could sense a hint of disdain in her voice.

"But I missed you so much. I missed my best friend. You have no idea how hurt I was when I heard that you left the city without even telling me." She pouted, and inwardly, I couldn't help but scoff at her expression. It was funny how she never thought of me when I was kidnapped and accused of murder, but suddenly she missed me just because I left the city without informing her. Or rather, because Olivia was standing there, and the mere thought of me having someone else by my side annoyed her.

"I don't know how long you've known Ayva, but she and I go way back," Amanda said, and in that instant, Olivia locked eyes with me, silently questioning, 'Is this the Amanda you mentioned?'

Almost immediately, I felt Olivia attempting to move from behind me. Knowing what Olivia was
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