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Celeste rubbed her temples, feeling a headache creeping in.

 

What the hell is wrong with this male lead?

 

More importantly—what the hell is wrong with this story right now?!

 

Ethan was supposed to end up with Riley. Riley. Not her. So how, in the name of every predictable romance plot, did he suddenly start liking her again?

 

She hadn't even tried to get his attention! She had done everything right—minding her own business, staying in her lane, and yet here she was, getting dragged into a completely unnecessary love triangle.

 

Ethan let out a scoff, arms crossed over his chest, his expression an infuriating mix of arrogance and amusement. "Misunderstanding?" His voice dripped with disbelief. "Don't play hard to get now, Celeste. I know you still love me. You were just trying to make me jealous."