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Chapter - 11 | The Party - Part II
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2024-10-29 19:42:56"How long have you known Josiah? I want the truth, Nolan!"
"We met recently," Nolan's reply came unaffected by my mom's demeanor.
"Nolan!"
"What?" He asked again in a nonchalant tone. "You won't talk to me, don't respond to my messages and don't send a thank you card for my gifts. I had to find a way to talk to you."
"Nolan..."
Mom's voice came out weaker this time and we all released a breath we were holding as we relaxed against the wall. A smile filled with relief spread across our faces.
"Why are you not talking to me, Kate?"
"I-I–"
"We were best friends. At least I thought you were. How could you throw away everything we had in a heartbeat?" Nolan's pain filled voice brought tears to my eyes.
"Nolan, it's not what you think. I–"
"No, Kate. It isn't. If my parents said something to you, you should've told me. You should've asked what I wanted. You didn't give me a chance.” Nolan’s accus
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