Aww Seven Exes Begged Cute Blocked novel Chapter 44

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**A Promise Written on the Rusted Edge of Time by Dael Rowan Sire**

**Chapter 44**

To quell the storm of doubts swirling in my mind, I took a deep breath and opened my laptop right there, the glow of the screen illuminating my face as I connected with Mayi on FaceTime.

With no room for hesitation, I logged into the Common App portal, feeling the weight of the moment pressing down on me. The clock was ticking, the midnight deadline looming ever closer. My fingers danced over the keyboard, navigating to the section where I could change my acceptance. Columbia was about to become a thing of the past, replaced by Stanford. The cursor hovered over the “Confirm Change” button, a heartbeat passing like an eternity before I clicked it, my heart racing as I watched my future morph with that singular, decisive action.

Maya erupted with joy on the other end of the call, her excitement palpable even through the screen. She was practically bouncing off her bed, her enthusiasm infectious. “I can’t believe you did it! You’re really coming to Stanford! Just think about it—California sunshine, the thrill of Silicon Valley, and us living our best lives!” Her words painted vibrant pictures in my mind, filled with golden rays and endless possibilities.