Chapter 23

"I can’t do anything about Ryan, but I can stop you. Since he insists on liking you, then you should quit Seaville University—or better yet, just leave Seaville altogether." Easy for her to say. People like her, who’ve got power and backing, always think others don’t matter. "Sorry, I can’t do that," Denise said and turned to leave. But Cleo clearly wasn’t done. She blocked Denise’s way with one arm. "You’re not going anywhere!" Denise didn’t even bother responding—treated her like a nutcase and pushed past. Cleo stumbled back a little, completely enraged. No one had ever dared give her this kind of attitude in Seaville University! "Denise, just you wait!" Cleo shouted behind her. After class, Lily slipped Denise a note. It was from Ryan, asking to meet up at the coffee shop right outside the campus gate. Denise had tried to be open toward Ryan before, but that was then. Now? She didn’t have that space in her heart anymore, and she definitely didn’t want to waste his time. Her family s