All Chapters of STEP BROTHER DEAREST: Chapter 11

Chapter 11: Confronting IanArielleI couldn't take it anymore. I had to confront Ian about the rumors that were spreading like wildfire.I spotted him in the hallway, leaning against his locker, chatting with his friends.I marched up to him, my heart pounding in my chest."Ian, can I talk to you for a minute?"Ian raised an eyebrow, but nodded, following me to a quiet corner of the hallway."What's up, Ari?" he asked, his tone neutral."It's about the rumors that are going around school," I said, trying to keep my voice steady."I know you're behind them, Ian. You're the only one who knows what happened between us at the wedding."Ian's expression didn't change, but I could see a flicker of guilt in his eyes."I didn't start the rumors, Ari," he said, his voice low."But you didn't deny them either."Ian shrugged. "I don't know, Ari. Maybe I just wanted to see how you'd react."I felt a surge of anger. "You're cruel, Ian. You're enjoying this, aren't you?"Ian's expression softened,