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Chapter 153 - Sneaking Out

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CHAPTER 153

~Spring's POV~

Even Professor Mira paused mid-lecture, her hawk-like eyes narrowing. "Is there a problem back there?"

Jace tilted his head, never breaking his stare with Yvonne. "No, professor. Just a student forgetting her manners."

Professor Mira's gaze lingered a moment longer, then she turned back to the trail.

Yvonne clenched her jaw, muttered something under her breath, and stormed ahead.

Jace waited until she was out of earshot before he leaned closer again, brushing dirt from my book. "You okay?"

I nodded, swallowing past the tightness in my throat. "I could've handled her."

His grin softened into something gentler. "I know. But you don't have to when I'm here."

Heat curled low in my chest, spreading faster than I wanted it to.

Jade hummed. "Say it. Thank him. Or better, kiss him."

Not happening, I hissed back.

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