Chapter 96
Author: Starr
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He shared a look with Judy who was smiling at him.

“I’m sorry, Elise. We should go in now” He said.

Both girls agreed and they all went into the library together.

Over the next few days, Elise and her project partners—Richard and Judy—spent an hour every evening in the local library.

They rented one of the study rooms exclusively for themselves. Elise had offered to pay the rent fee as she assumed that she was the wealthiest amongst the three of them but Judy and Richard immediately kicked against it and they all contributed equal amount to rent the study room for three weeks.

During their sessions, Richard would always teach the two ladies and ensure that they managed to cover a good part of their target outline for the project.

It was during the prep sessions at the library that Judy started to develop a certain fondness for Richard. At first, she assumed that it was mere infatuation but over the days, she realized that it was something stronger. Something she couldn’t explain seem
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    Her eyes were still closed when she heard Richard’s voice. It was deep and husky. She opened her eyes slowly and blinked at him.Richard folded his arms on his chest and he smiled at her awkwardly. “Did you hear what I said?”She shook her head. How could she hear him when she was too scared to listen. Rather, she was thinking of the thousand things that could go wrong if Richard decided to end their friendship in anger.But, he wasn’t angry, was he?There was a strange look on his face. She smiled back at him and clenched the pen in her hand tightly.Richard was quiet for some minutes. He had his eyes on her and she wasn’t saying anything either. Then, she broke the silence. “What did you say? I’m sorry, I wasn’t listening” She said.He sat up on the chair and leaned close to the study table. Then, he placed his two hands on the table.“Judy” He Called “I never expected this from you. I mean, you are a very attractive young lady and every reasonable man will be proud of having you in

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