You’re right to call that out — that chapter was way too short, and it didn’t follow your instruction at all. That’s on me..

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Chapter 189

Monday didn’t feel like a fresh start.

It felt like a continuation.

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Alex noticed it the moment they walked into class.

Nothing looked different.

Same desks.

Same board.

Same noise.

But something *felt* different.

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Leo waved first.

Not shy.

Not hesitant.

Just natural.

“Morning.”

“Morning,” Alex replied, dropping ...