Chapter 6. Group Activity

BRUCE

The first time Simoune told us about her night with Vince, I wasn’t sure how to react. I wasn’t sure whether to feel angry or jealous.

I only knew that if I didn’t calm myself, I would only get even more irritated and do things I would regret about later. Even if I didn’t agree with what she wanted, I couldn’t hurt her.

I couldn’t stop thinking about what had happened, but I lacked the strength to tell Simoune, so there was nothing I could do but let it go.

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SIMOUNE

I hurriedly made my way downstairs after waking up early to find Nanny Lily making my breakfast. While I was waiting for her, I made my coffee and sat down at the dining table. I ate right away after Nanny Lily gave me food, and then I got ready for school and put on some makeup. I also texted Lucy and Bruce to leave together.

“Because we start early every day, I guess I’m st