The Heartbreak prescription novel

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Chapter 1031

Halsey listened quietly to Zada's whole story before finally

saying, "So let me get this straight. The night you got into

trouble, Sierra just happened to show up and save you. Then you

find out she goes to Anteoch University as well, and you two

become besties. Then, you introduced her to me. Kinda feels

like a perfect little coincidence, don't you think?"

Zada frowned. "What are you saying? You think Sierra saved me

on purpose, just to get close?"

Halsey raised her brows. "I didn't say that."

Zada thought about it, then shook her head. "Come on. You've

seen Sierra's situation. Her dad's a gambler who hits her, and her

whole family leans on her to make money... She's got it rough. |

really think she's just a sweet, unlucky girl. We shouldn't

overthink it.”

Seeing how much Zada trusted Sierra, Halsey let it drop.

For Zada, Sierra really had been a lifesaver, so of course, she

was grateful.

Halsey smiled. "Alright. No more talk about Sierra. Let's get

ready for class."

Zada nodded. "Okay."

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Halsey pulled out her phone and opened Wendy's chat. She

typed, [Hey, | need a favor]

Ping!

Wendy's reply came fast. [What's up?]

[I need you to check someone out. He's into gambling, is violent,

and has a daughter named Sierra Fletcher. She's a student at

Anteoch University.]

As she typed, Halsey opened her photos and pulled up the

picture she had secretly snapped earlier.

It was the big guy from this morning.

She sent it. [This is him.]

Wendy replied, [Got it. I'll let you know as soon as | find

something.]

Halsey curved her lips into a smile. [Thanks!]

Truth was, Halsey had been suspicious of Sierra from the start.

She couldn't explain it, but the girl just gave her a bad vibe. And

when Sierra asked to stay over, that gut feeling only grew

stronger.

Wendy worked fast. Halsey was sure she would have answers

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soon. She couldn't wait to find out what Sierra's real deal was.

By the afternoon, classes were done. Halsey packed up her bag

and walked outside.

Sierra popped up right away. "Hey, Halsey!”

"Hey. You all packed up?" Halsey asked.

Sierra beamed, dragging a rolling suitcase behind her. "Alll set. |

know I'm totally troubling you by staying at your place. You and

Mr. Lane are about to get married. | won't be intruding, will 1?"

Halsey gave her a polite smile. "Of course not. Let's head back.”

"Okay." Sierra glanced around the parking lot, her eyes darting

everywhere as she searched for Shaun's car. “Is Mr. Lane picking

us up today?"

Halsey noticed every tiny expression and every glance of

Sierra's. Honestly, she didn't even need Wendy's report. Sierra's

intentions were written all over her face.

Her eyes weren't on friendship. They were on Shaun.

Jealousy pinched at Halsey's chest. It seemed that another gir!

had joined the line of admirers chasing after him.

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“Shaun's swamped today," Halsey said evenly. "He's stuck at the

office working late. We'll head back ourselves."

Sierra nodded. "Sure."

Half an hour later, Halsey led her into the house.

The moment Sierra stepped inside, her jaw dropped. She spun in

a slow circle, eyes wide.

"Wow, this place is insane! | knew this neighborhood was pricey,

but this is pure luxury! Every single thing in here looks expensive.