Chapter 32 Unspoken Truths (Esha’s POV) The old study lounge was my sanctuary—a forgotten corner of campus where the silence wrapped around me like a comforting blanket. It was a place most students didn’t bother with anymore, which made it the perfect escape. Today, I needed that escape more than ever. I was sitting in one of the faded armchairs, staring blankly at the window. The late afternoon light filtered through the dusty glass, casting a warm glow across the room. But despite the sunlight, I couldn’t shake the chill in my chest. My thoughts were a mess, emotions running wild as I tried to make sense of everything that had happened. The past few days felt like a blur—Cassidy and Sasha’s cruelty, the relentless rumors, the feeling of being trapped, both literally and figurativ