Chapter 17
Hain pounded against the windows of the military office as Maxwell stared absently at thei
e mountain of documents on his desk:||
that his personal affim were affecting
Since Vanessas academic frand had been exposed his superiors had spoken to him three times, hinting discipline
He rubbed his temples and walked toward the filing cabinet.||
As he pulled open a dommer, a pink diary unexpectedly slipped root, falling to the floor with a soft thuid.]
Maxwell frowned as he picked it ap–this syas something Vanessa had left behind during her last visit ||
The meant to close it and put it back, but inadvertently glimpsed his nws name on an inside page
Bis fingers unconsciously opened the diary
[Today 1 successfully made Mom and Dad hisme Jordan again. All I have to do is take a cough, and they’ll scold her for not closing the window properly. I me they’d never doubt anything 1 say.. 1]
Minally managed to change the college application fast as I thought, all I need is to shed some tears and Max will help me. Still, I don’t think be’s good mough forme One Imma better position. I’ll surely meet many excellent guys! With my charm, I’m destined to be a rich man’s wifet
The necklace Max gave me is so pretty. I deliberately placed it under Jordan’s pillow. Watching her get slapped was hilarious–almost laughed out loud. I can’t stand her self–righteous attitude. Dr’s disgustingeil
barned myself on purpose. I originally wasted skin from her face for my graft, but that didn’t work out. I feel like Max still cars about that bitch somewhat But Then if I say she hired men to ruin my reputation, he won’t spare her a thought What I don’t want, she can’t have eithert
The pages shook violently i Magwell’s hands. He slammed the diary shut, his chest heaving ||
All their deliberately overlooked details suddenly became crystal clear–Vanessa’s shitty eyes whenever Jordan was falsely accused, the fleeting smile at the cutner of her lips after each conflic
The malary velice sped through the rainy night, splashing water in its wake.
In the Hayes living ro are you ~||
Vanessa was tryuig, on new earrings in front of a mirror. Sexing
ng Maswell hurst in soaking
aking wet, she greeted him excitedly. “Maxi What
1 this? Maxwell damaged the tiary onto the coffee table, his vodce hoarse
face instantly peded. She fell to her knees, ties bursting forth. “Max, let me explain! I don’t know what this is! It must be Jordan–she must have
you?” Maxwell laughed coldly. “Vam do I look like a fool to you?”
“Could Jordan have anden your diary, wrine all this, and planted it in my office to frame yo
Vanessa suddenly grabieil a frat knale from the coffee table and pressed it to her wrist. “Why won’t you believe me? If you don’t believe me, I’ll kill myself right now! Wall that satidy you?“]
midade juessed against her
skin, drawing a thin and line. Maxwell reflexavely grabbed the knife. “Are you insumer ||
(lisane!” Vanessa vivo the opportunity to damn herself into his armis, sobbing: Tminsane because I love you too much.. all my life, you only had syes for juodas, even planning to marry her. I Chad no divice…]
g through his weins. He sully pushed her away. We both need some space t
With her wapn body jaessed against him. Maswell tell only coldness sperading s
The best morning. “The New American Literary Reviene published Jordan’s non fiction porce The Stolen Life” on its front page. The article meticulously detailed how her college acceptance Triter had been watched, causing a nationwide situation.“]
Lying on that cold concrete floor in the county section facility. I finally understood an important truth people are born in the sunlight, while others must fear through dukuris with their own hands to see the light. “1)
Laune placed a mag of hot milk on jordans desk. “They’ve formed an official investigation committee. []
fortan gated mit the windows, the sunlight filtering through the lewes casting dappled shadows on her face. I don’t care if they’re punished. I wrote everyone who’s been mistreated–we can fight back: “||
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