A Transparent Trap

Chloe's tone often carried a hint of genuine concern for Tess, yet Tess couldn't shake the occasional feeling of unease about Chloe's intentions.

"It's alright, let's just focus on our studies," Tess replied calmly, opting not to dwell on the topic further. Chloe seemed empathetic towards her, which made Tess hesitant to question her motives.

In the afternoon, Paige finally returned to class.

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