Meriya thought her biggest challenge was surviving college drama and the betrayal of those she trusted. But a single, rainy night changes everything. Drawn through a mysterious doorway, she awakens in a strange world-trapped in the body of a forgott...
As the days unfolded, Meriya found herself caught in a whirlwind of emotions and events, both in the waking world and in the depths of her troubled dreams. Despite her best efforts to focus on her studies and maintain a sense of normalcy, the strange rumors swirling around the college about her began to weigh heavily on her mind.
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Meriya tried to lose herself in her daily routine, but the rumors about her spread faster than wildfire. Everywhere she turned, she felt their whispers—accusations, assumptions, and Cody's name always linked with hers. Her chest tightened with every passing glance.
In the college café, George and Lara sat across from her, their faces tight with concern.
"What’s his deal? Does he seriously think playing nice will fix this?” George muttered, stabbing his coffee with a stirrer. "Does he think acting like the good guy will erase everything he did to you?"
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Lara leaned forward, her voice low but fierce. "He’s not doing this out of the goodness of his heart, Meriya. It’s manipulation. “That’s so Cody—twist the story and make everyone look at you like you’re the problem.
Meriya clasped her mug, the warmth doing little to soothe her icy nerves. "I just wish I knew why he’s doing it now. Why can’t he leave me alone?" Her voice cracked on the last word, betraying her frustration.
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