Chapter 95 (Beneath the surface)

Celicia’s eyes darted back and forth between Jeremy and Kade, trying to piece together the subtle tension that hung in the air.

"Who are these two, really?" she wondered, her mind racing. There was something oddly familiar about their dynamic, something deeper than the surface animosity. She could sense it, even though neither of them had said much.

"And what does Kade want with Jeremy" The pressure he was putting on him was obvious, and it gnawed at her curiosity.

Just then, Jeremy’s eyes met hers, pulling her out of her thoughts. His gaze was softer than Kade’s, a bit more vulnerable. The moment lingered a second too long, and Celicia felt her cheeks flush slightly. She quickly looked away, embarrassed by how easily she had been caught staring.

“Are you okay?” Jeremy’s voice broke through her awkwardness, his tone gentle.

“Um, yeah...” she muttered, trying to regain her composure.

Jeremy tilted his head, studying her face as if searching for something deeper. “I hope it’s not beca