The Ashes of Vows (Elara and Damon) novel Chapter 82

Chapter 59

Alice’s expression was unwavering. Chloe was increasingly uneasy; the streamer’s voice was too similar to Alice’s–almost identical! But she refused to believe Alice was the streamer. Alice couldn’t be that good.

Her sidekick sneered, “Alice, stop pretending. The streamer didn’t show her face; the voice just sounds like yours. Don’t take credit for something you didn’t do.”

The class monitor defended her. “But Alice is amazing! She achieved the twelve–hit combo and won the revival match!”

Right. Someone was dragging their feet in that match, only winning because of Alice.”

“Exactly! Chloe, you’re just jealous that Alice is better!”

Chloe’s eyes welled up. Some boys started defending her.

“Alice, you made Chloe cry! Apologize!”

Alice’s expression was calm.“She’s just bad.”

Chloe, unwilling to give up, looked pitiful.“Everyone, stop. I’m not good at games. No matter how hard I try, I can’t beat Alice. But I’m happy for her.”

Alice sneered.“Good to know. Keep trying.”

Chloe was taken aback; Alice had accepted her apology. But the boys continued defending her.“Alice, you’re only slightly better at

games. Showing off is wrong.”

“You made Chloe cry! Apologize!”

Alice’s smile didn’t reach her eyes.“Do you think you’re worthy?”

“Alice, you’re going too far!”

The class monitor, standing beside Alice, said, “Stop defending Chloe! Whenever something happens, she cries, playing the victim. It’s

annoying!”

“Yes, talk it out, don’t just cry. Does that make you right?”

The girls disliked Chloe’s manipulative behavior. She could always get away with things by crying.

After being scolded, Chloe cried in front of the boys, gaining their sympathy.

Alice left, having no time to waste. She didn’t want to see any of the Windhams, including Chloe.

The monitor caught up.“Alice, don’t let Chloe stop you. We’re your fans. We’ll support you.” They knew “Sweet Lemon” was Alice.

Alice smiled shyly.“I… wasn’t trying to hide it.”

“Don’t explain. We understand. Some jealous people will try to sabotage you.” Chloe, so petty, would surely cry now that Alice was

famous.

Alice sighed.“Thanks.”

Luke, waiting at the school gate, saw Alice and approached. He hadn’t been able to reach her. His WhatsApp was deleted. He was

furious.

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Alice’s expression was calm. She told the monitor,“I’ll go. Talk later.”

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She turned to leave, not wanting to talk to Luke. He was even angrier.“Alice, stop! Noah was hospitalized for days because of you. He’s always been the kindest to you, and you didn’t even visit him!”

Alice stopped. She remembered Noah having a stomach ache last time.

“Alice, how long will you keep this up? Noah begged you to return. The defective supplies before the exam were an accident. The butler apologized. What else do you want? His life?”

Luke’s accusations echoed in her ears, making her seem like the villain. She turned, her

“Which hospital is Noah in?”

gaze unwavering.

“You only care now? Too late. I won’t tell you.” Luke was angry; Alice didn’t care about her family. Before, she’d worry if he even coughed. Now she was heartless.

Alice nodded. “Fine.” She continued walking.

*Alice, aren’t you going to see Noah?”

“I asked, but you wouldn’t tell me.”

Luke was angry.“I was just angry! You wouldn’t really skip it, would you?”

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