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Getting Blackmailed

Author: Sarah Gabs
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-24 01:20:33

Zander stared at her figure as she stood by the window, backing everyone else.

He couldn't help the feeling of guilt threatening to tear him apart from within.

I should have come to her house like Jeffrey suggested.

But what difference would it have made? It didn't stop these monsters from publicizing the private parts of their lives.

He sighed and stood from his seat, brushing past Maya to get to her.

He had nothing to offer her in her moment of despair.

Placing a hand on her shoulders, he heaved an inward sigh of relief when she didn't flinch or move away from his touch.

“I am really sorry about all of this. I promise it will be over soon…”

She shuddered a bit but didn't turn around or say a word in response. So, he stood there, listening to every deep breath she took in every few seconds.

He had a lot of questions to ask her.

While this fiasco was obviously a nightmare for her, he got the feeling that she wasn't exactly surprised by the recent events.

He couldn't push away the look
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