Chapter 51

In the bustling corridors of the elite school during the break, students could be seen engaged in animated conversations as they strolled towards their favorite hangout spots. The school, with its sprawling campus, was always teeming with students, and today was no exception.

Among the throng, Ashley stood out, but not for a reason she relished. Frustrated and overwhelmed, she found solace in the rhythmic thud of her head against her locker. Her whispered curses echoed softly in the hallway.

It was Alarina who intervened, gently placing a restraining hand on Ashley's shoulder. "Stop, Ashley, you're going to hurt yourself," she admonished, her concern evident.

Ashley's face was a mask of distress as she leaned into Alarina's reassuring hug. "This is nothing compared to what I'll face when Thalia sees that picture of me and Thorian," she confided, her voice tinged with anxiety.

Alarina continued to comfort her, her fingers gently running through Ashley's hair. "Calm down, love, you'll b