Chapter 138
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Kayla raised an eyebrow with a teasing smile, but inside, she felt bitter. ‘Just like in my past life, she thought. “Tristian’s always rushing to protect Marianna, always turning against me, his actual sister p>
“This is the brother I’m stuck with, Kayla mused, disappointment settling in her chest. ‘Honestly, what’s the point of having a brother like that p>
“Since you already know what happened at school, you should know how much crap I’ve been dealing with. You’re my brother. You didn’t stand up for me or make those liars pay, and now you’re accusing me instead?” Kayla’s voice dripped with sarcasm and hurt.
Tristian cut her off, clearly annoyed. “You’re being dramatic. People talked about you–so what? Stop being so sensitive. Hailey was the one spreading rumors, and she got expelled. What more do you want?
“And Marianna had nothing to do with any of this! Why are you going after her and embarrassing her in front of everyone? You know how gentle she is. Do you have any idea how much you hurt her by making her apologize in public p>
Kayla let out a cold laugh. There was no humor in it, just bitterness and ice. Get full chapters from ~net
‘So when I get hurt, it doesn’t matter. But when Marianna has to say sorry, it’s some huge trauma, Kayla thought. ‘Wow, talk about playing favorites. Anyone watching would think Marianna’s his real sister and I’m just some random kid they picked up off the street p>
Kayla was done arguing with him. Honestly, she regretted going easy on him earlier. ‘I should’ve just shut that mouth of his for good, then I wouldn’t have to listen to this nonsense,’ she thought.
“Say whatever you want. I’m tired. I’m going to my room,” Kayla said flatly.
Kayla grabbed her backpack off the floor and headed upstairs, her expression cold as ice. She’d barely taken two steps when Tristian lunged forward, trying to grab her again. Kayla spun around, her eyes glacial and deadly.
Tristian flinched at her intensity and stumbled back two steps, trying to sound tough. “Don’t get cocky, Kayla! If I find out you had anything to do with Maria getting hurt, you’ll regret it.
“And don’t forget our bet. Time’s running out. If you don’t make it into the top fifty by finals, don’t expect any mercy from me p>
Marianna had told him that while Kayla was studying a bit, she kept skipping class. There was no way she’d crack the top fifty by the end of the semester.
Tristian was just waiting for Kayla to fail. He’d make her pay for everything she’d put Maria through, slowly and painfully. He couldn’t wait to watch her humiliate herself in front of the entire school.
Kayla looked down at Tristian, her gaze ice–cold and dismissive. She was dying to throw those photos and videos of Marianna and Davon making out in that alley right in his face. She wanted him to see what his precious, innocent Marianna was really like behind his back.
Kayla’s grip on her backpack tightened, then slowly loosened as she forced herself to calm down.
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‘Forget it. Marianna had Tristian wrapped around her finger, Kayla thought.
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In her last life, she’d given up everything–even her own life–and Tristian still couldn’t see Marianna for who she really was. Now, no matter what proof she threw in his face, he’d just accuse her of faking it.
Why bother putting myself through that?‘ Kayla thought. ‘Might as well save it for when it’ll actually matter!
Kayla let out a sneer and looked at Tristian. “Thanks for the warning, but you should worry about yourself instead of me p>
Kayla wasn’t going to give Tristian a chance to humiliate her, not happening.
Tristian watched her walk away, his eyes flashing with something dark and sinister. ‘Act tough now, Kayla. You’ll be crying soon enough,‘ he thought.
Tristian pulled out his phone and made a call. “Hello? Ms. Nielsen p>
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