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Cindra’s POV I didn’t want Kalinda to remain in my room. It felt smaller with her in it. Her poised form, perched in a chair by the window, felt like a prick to my pride, highlighting the differences between us. I sank onto the edge of my bed and willed her to go away. “So, about Helio.” I kept my face expressionless. “I don’t have anything to say about him.” “Let’s not lie,” she said. “I’m serious.” I shrugged. “He’s a bully, just like the rest of you, and maybe hates me the most.” Kalinda pursed her lips. “Somehow, I don’t think that’s the whole truth. Just tell me. It would make this conversation much easier.” The truth? I almost laughed at that. The truth was something I didn’t want to acknowledge, let alone talk about with her—or anyone for that matter. How could I ever ad