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Chapter 33: Exclusively His

*Ellie*

“Mal, you didn’t have to donate for my performance. I do thank you for supporting me though, so that I don’t look that silly on the stage,” I smiled at my bestie.

“Are you kidding me, it was so worth it! I’m not even the generous one. Aiden is.”

“Nah, Ellie, I guess your biggest supporter is Penny,” Aiden laughed. “You were incredible!”

He came over and wrapped his arms around my shoulders. My eyes were wide as I hesitantly patted his back. His hug wasn’t as warm as it normally was, but that was to be expected considering the fact that I broke his heart only a few hours ago.

“Thanks, Aiden,” I said when we pulled away. “I didn’t really do it alone though.”

Aiden furrowed his eyebrows, sneering slightly at the mention of Professor Bennett. He narrowed his blue eyes. “How did he even know what was going on?”