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Chapter 14

Damon’s determination to unveil Phillip’s role in this intricate narrative was unwavering. He sought to find the connections between Phillip and Diana before her tragic demise, and to understand Phillip’s apparent lack of emotion when she was hit and when she ultimately passed away.

The notion of coupling Diana and Phillip in a single sentence continued to perplex him. He didn’t underestimate Phillip, but some aspects of their relationship seemed too incredible to be true, as if they were hidden from plain sight.

The clatter of banging lockers snapped him back to reality, making him aware of the time he’d spent lost in thought. He swiftly retrieved his chemistry book and headed straight to class.

Classes no longer felt the same for him; he was perpetually lost in his own thoughts. As the bell rang for the break, he welcomed the respite. Even while seated with his friends during lunch, they couldn’t help but notice his distant demeanor. They probed, asking what was bothering him, and