Chapter 73. Old Flames

After a final round of hugs and goodbyes, her parents left, and Anna found herself alone in her room. She took a deep breath, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. It was the start of a new chapter, and she was ready to embrace it.

That evening, there was a welcome event for all the new students. Anna made her way to the auditorium, her heart pounding with anticipation. She found a seat next to a girl who looked just as nervous as she felt.

“Hi, I’m Anna,” she said, extending her hand.

The girl smiled and shook her hand. “I’m Lily. Nice to meet you.”

As the event progressed, Anna caught a glimpse of someone, or in fact, of two people who had her shocked. She could swear on her life that she was looking straight at Carlos Marino and Zac, not sitting far from each other.

Anna’s breath hitched, and her heart pounded louder in her chest. She blinked several times, convinced that her mind was playing tricks on her. But as the minutes ticked by, the fi