Unless....there is something you are hiding

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"And why do you care what others think? It's not like we're ever going to give a fuck about what they say to us," Stefan replied casually, only to be slapped on the arm.

"Language Stefan!" Ella warned, and he shrugged his shoulders, unconcerned about what he said.

"And yes, I care what people say because, at the end of the day, they will not consider my hard work but the rumors that have spread about me," she explained, causing Stefan to frown.

"Rumors?" Stefan cocked his brow, catching one particular word and looking at her inquisitively.

Ella averted her sight and returned her attention to the laptop screen, causing Stefan to frown.

"What about rumors, Dove? Are you hiding something from me?" he said, his voice rising slightly.