Jayden's eyes flickered toward the new face in class that day—Ryanne. He didn’t think much of it at first, but later, in the bustling canteen, his stomach twisted at the sight of Rose sitting at the same table as Ryanne, laughing, her head tilted back, eyes sparkling. She looked so carefree, so happy.

A sharp snap pulled him back to reality.

“Are you alright?” Ivy’s voice cut through his daze, laced with concern.

Jayden blinked, confused, until he followed Ivy’s ...