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76 Deeper Doubts

Claire's POV

"Aw, come on, Claire! Why won't you let me keep digging? Kyle's obviously hiding something from us!" Olivia, who I had dragged back to our room, started to gripe.

"Even if Kyle's keeping a lid on things, it's probably 'cause he's worried about you. Your lips have a habit of getting you into hot water," I shot back, delivering what felt like a double dose of lectures from the people close to her, leaving her on the edge of jumping up.

"What? So now even you think I can't keep a secret?"

"I didn't say that." I quickly raised my hands to show I meant no harm. "It's just... People slip up sometimes. And you, my friend, seem to do it more than most."

"I—"

Seeing her own flaw, Olivia's momentum quickly died down, and she looked a bit sheepish.

"I'm just a bit careless, that's all."

"But your careless words sometimes affect many lives, especially when it comes to matters involving the royal family!"