Chapter 23
kelly was about to hit the sack after washing up she’d just finished blow–drying her hair when someone started pounding on her door.
Caught off guard, she opened the door almost automatically. Suzette stood there, lips pressed tight, her expression unusually series.
“Kelly, you’re blowing up back home,” Sucette said, handing her the phone.
The top trending toples were all about Hugh, and one of them read, “Hugh’s Hear lich confession: ‘Kelly, Where Are You?
Kelle’s pictures were everywhere online, but no one had dropped shit about where she was. Shock flashed across her face as she grabbed the phone. She scrolled through the trending toples with a deep frown.
Sanente dicha’t hit her with a bunch of questions, she just gave Kelly a concerned look.
But Kelly barely reacted. She let out a quiet sigh and told the truth.
“Yeah, it’s me. Hugh’s my es left the country right after we broke up‘
The revelation dropped like a bomb, and the room went dead silent.
took Suzette a few seconds before she finally blunted out in disbelief, “What? Why is he stirring up all this drama if you two already split? Isn’t he just making things worse for youhi
Kelly rubbed her forehead, looking exasperated. “Yeah, but I’m already abroad. His family can’t leave the country for some reason, so it’s not like it’s going to be a big deal for me.” But Suzette didn’t seem convinced. “You still should be careful. He seems like lie could be pretty tense. Someone at work might spot you, Kelly Maybe you should just throw on a hat or something when you headout.”
Kelly gave Sucette a small smile, grateful for her concern. “It’s fine. He can’t even law the country‘
Suzette nodded slowly, still looking worried. She rummaged through her things and pulled out one of her own hats.
“Here, take this I’ll help cover your face and keep the sun off, too.”
Kelly took the bar, trying to lighten the mood. “He’s just my ex. It’s not a huge thing
“He’s making a scene like that at such a big event. There’s definitely something off about him. I’ve seen enough stories where exes do crazy things out of spite. Kelly, I’m really warned he might try to cling to you or do something drastic.”
Kelly’s heart softened at how much Suzette someone she’d only known for a few months–cared about her. She took Suzette’s hand and gave it a gentle pat
I was with him for years. He did some things, but I don’t think he’d ever go that far or try to hurt me. Don’t worry about it.”
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She said in with a smile, but Suzette couldn’t forget the way Kelly went quiet a few days ago when her ex was mentioned. It was clear that the relationship had left some deep
Not sure how to comforter, Suzette thought for a moment before saying, “You’ll get through this, Kelly. You’ve already gotten out of that mess Just keep moving forward. And you’w got us! I know a ton of people in my college. If he even thinks about causing trouble, I have everyone ready to back you up!”
Suzette’s determined look gradually eased Kelly’s nerves, and Belly couldn’t help but laugh. Thanks, Suzette.”
Kelly had made it past the toughest part Now, she was in a new country, surrounded by friends who had her back. What was there left to worry about?
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