Chapter 17

• The sound of the bell snaps me out of my thoughts, and Bee grabs my hand, rushing us to class to avoid being late. As we enter, I notice everyone's eyes shifting towards me, their gazes filled with curiosity and whispers floating around the room. My brows furrow in confusion. Why are they all looking at me like that?
• Their hushed conversations reach my ears, their words cutting through the air despite their attempts at secrecy.
• "Did you see the photos?" one voice asks.