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Chapter 18

Author: Josephine Ivy
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56
Ava’s POV

“Did you get to see Mason before he left for school?” Danny asked and I shook my head. I didn’t want to think about Mason, talk about him or anything related to him at all right now.

I should never have even attempted to swallow my pride like I had did when I had asked him if he’d be dropping me off this morning, since it had been off no use.

Selfish, stupid bastard.

“He left early because he doesn’t want to drive me to school this morning.” I finally let out with a shrug and Danny took his gaze off the road for a moment to regard me for a moment.

“Now why would you say that?” He asked, sounding genuinely curious and I huffed out a breath.

“It’s because I just know it, he left early because he knew he would be obligated to drive me to school and I don’t even care if…. You know what? Never mind.” I tried to explain but stopped halfway when I realised he would never understand.

“You know, I love how you both bicker here and there.” He said amidst quiet laughter and I rolled my
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