The next day , I took my new application form to school to get it signed . Watching that bright red mark , signifying my departure , being firmly stamped on the paper , my heart suddenly felt empty for a moment . After a brief E moment , someone blocked my path . Liam Thorne frowned slightly . " Aria , you changed your front door password ? " " I went to your place right after dropping Chloe off yesterday , but the door wouldn't open ... " I cut him off , concisely . " Yeah , I changed it . " He seemed displeased , as if nothing had happened , and asked intimately , " What's the new password ? So I can come to your place and take care of you . " I said calmly , " No need . I won't be living here after I transfer . " Liam looked at the folded application form in my hand , as if suddenly remembering . " Oh , I completely forgot about that ." " Aria , don't worry , I'll come get mine signed tomorrow . " Such casual chats , walking side - by - side with Liam , had become increasingly rare since Chloe transferred to our school . I closed my eyes , indulging in a moment of reluctance , then tentatively said , " Between us , what's there to worry about ? " Liam was silent for a long time , then abruptly spoke . " Aria , actually , I ... " Chloe suddenly appeared behind Liam , carrying a stack of notebooks . She complained to him affectionately 10:17 Wed , 1 Oct W PO < him affectionately , 26 % " Liam , didn't you say you'd help me with my tutoring ? Why did you suddenly disappear ? " Saying this , she handed Liam the notes . " I saw your study plan goes out two months , so I prepared the corresponding study materials ." She winked playfully . " Liam , you won't mind me peeking , will you ? " " Of course not ... " Liam's smile was strained . He nervously glanced at me . Seeing no reaction from me , a faint look of disappointment crossed his face . So , while pushing me away , you were already planning a future with someone else . Just a future that never included me . I tried my best to maintain a dignified composure , but deep inside , a bitter taste spread like a rich wine . I squeezed my palm , forcing myself to clear my head . " You two chat . I'm leaving ." Chloe feigned surprise , acting as if she had just noticed me , as if I had startled her . " Ar - Aria ... " " Are you upset because Liam and I are studying together ? " " But I come from a modest background , not like you with all your resources ... " As she spoke , she started to sniffle again . I didn't want to play along with her act , so I said coldly , " Move . " The sparse guilt in Liam's eyes vanished . He grabbed my wrist , his voice laced with anger . " Aria Blackwood , what kind of tone is that ? " ་ ་ ས་ พ . ศ L ¥ 26 % Without another word , he dragged me in front of Chloe and yelled , " Apologize to Chloe ! " The last sanctuary in my heart silently crumbled into desolate rubble . This time , I didn't hesitate . I raised my hand and slapped Liam Thorne hard . " Liam Thorne , the one who should be apologizing is you . " " But not to Chloe Davis . To me ."