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Meanwhile,
nurse with
An IV
bag approached the door and,
seeing Mariela, said, “Excuse me.
Both inside turned and saw Mariela.
Mariela sighed and followed the nurse in.
Lauryn’s eyes flickered with evident distaste. What are you doing here?”
At the stime, Lennon spoke, “Marie, you're here.”
The nurse started setting up Lauryn’s IV.
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Lauryn glared at Mariela coldly, her gaze piercing
Mariela stood firm, meeting Lauryn’s eyes, and asked coldly, “You think | made you fall!*
Lauryn thought Mariela would be anxious, but she seemed surprisingly calm.
It surprised Lauryn
Still, Lauryn stayed composed.
act,
turning
01
Lennon with
look
of being wronged and
tears
in
her
eyes.
She kept up her “Lenny, | know | upset Marie last time. Today, | just wanted to take this opportunity to chat with
her and get closer to her..”
Tears welled up in Lauryn’s eyes.
“I asked her to teachhow to ride, hoping it would help us get closer. | didn’t expect her to hatethat
much. She kicked the horse, and it went berserk. | was really scared”
Through her tears, Lauryn accused, “Marie, | understand if you don’t like me, but why would you do this to me?”
She paused to check Lennon's reaction.
Lennon's brows knit together in concern, but his voice was gentle as he turned to Mariela, “Marie, can you tell
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Under the blanket, Lauryn’s uncast hand clenched into
Lennon didn’t believe her!
-Why was
he-so gentle with Mariela?
In middle school, there were a few girls who bullied her, and Lennon convinced the school administration to
expel them.
In high school, sbullies gave her a hard time, and Lennon made sure those guys got a serious beating, to
the point where they all ended up in the hospital
In college, when a creepy guy was stalking her and taking pictures, Lennon had speople break the guy’s
hand. Now, after she fell off a horse because of Mariela and ended up injured in the hospital, Lennon didn’t yell
at Mariela. He just asked what happened.
Jealousy boiled inside her.
Lauryn tried really hard not to lange at Mariela. She was so angry she just wanted to give her a good beating.
Mariela glanced at Lauryn, then at Lennon, her expression devoid of any emotion. “If | say Lauryn’s not telling
the truth, would you believe
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