Exposed


    Suddenly, amotion erupted outside the room as I lifted the nket. I instinctively turned to see


    what was happening while gripping the nket. To my surprise, Kenzie appeared before me with


    several


    attendants.


    I realized that I had been exposed. Kenzie and I locked eyes, and then I turned back to As. Since I


    had alreadye this far, I was determined to see things through.


    I saw As’s leg in a cast and several bandages indicating unhealed wounds. One of his arms was also


    in a cast, and just seeing his condition was heart–wrenching. Soon after, I pulled the nket further.


    My tears welled as I nced at As, saying, “Please wake up soon.”


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    “Ms. Chloe, you’re bold,” Kenziemented coldly. She remained rooter as she watched me.


    I couldn’t help but chuckle as I retracted my gaze from As. I stood upright and wiped my tears before


    turning to Kenzie. I copied her detachment, saying, “That’s enough. I can do whatever I want. I don’t


    think


    I’m bold. I wanted to see my friend, so I did.”


    “How dare you barge in here without permission?” Kenzie red at me, her tone cold and ruthless.


    “Again, I don’t need permission.” I challenged Kenzie, looking at her defiantly. “What are your


    intentions? Was it necessary to make such a fuss? I just came to see my friend.”


    Kenzie seemed uninterested in arguing further. She kept her arrogant posture and said, “Escort Ms.


    Chloe


    out!”


    Her harsh voice resounded, and the people who had entered with her rushed toward me.


    “Even if you see him, he’s not someone you can have!” Kenzie continued to re at me with disdain.


    “It’s best to shut your mouth after leaving this room.


    The two individuals approached to escort me out, but I resisted, “Don’t touch me.”


    The two froze as I nced back at the still–motionless As. My heart felt heavy as I whispered, “I’m


    leaving for now.”


    knew a further confrontation wouldn’t benefit anyone. As I was about to leave, someone who should’ve


    been at the party rushed into the room. It was Ste. Her demeanor changed when she saw me.


    She then stomped toward me and pped me. Ste red at me, saying “You have no shamel You


    know he’s not yours, yet you challenge my patience, I knew you had ulterior motives when you left.”


    Surprisingly, the pain from the p calmed me. It seemed I had underestimated Ste for being so


    vignt toward me. It


    I palmed my stinging cheek and looked at her. “You finally dropped the act. I like your current


    demeanor instead. It’s much better than your previous pretentiousness. Whether or not you have the


    patience is your


    problem. Whether I see him or not is mine.”


    I showed no fear as I watched her. I suddenly realized that she was horrid.


    “You should calm down,” I continued, “I’ve recorded everything here. If you lose control and hurt me, I’ll


    make it public. Don’t you see how different we are? You prefer secrecy, while I prefer transparency.


    Remember this p because you’ll have to repay it someday.”


    Ste stepped closer, her voice trembling with rage. “You’re asking for trouble! Who do you think you


    are?


    I’ve been too lenient with you since you’re acting so recklessly. Since you insist on challenging me,


    don’t me me for retaliating!”


    “Guards!”


    “I dare you!