Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 272

“The physics and math teachers got into a fight over my ten-minute break between classes,” Juniper said, her tone animated and full of enthusiasm.

Shanley’s brow furrowed. “And what did you do?” he asked, his voice strained.

“I watched them fight,” Juniper shrugged nonchalantly. “By the time they were done, it was time for the next class. Problem solved, no one got the break.”

Of course, it wasn’t a real fight—just a lot of arm-waving and posturing, with neither one brave enough to throw the first punch. It was all very dramatic.

“Anything else?” Shanley asked, his lips twitching, not having heard what he was expecting.

“Nope.” Juniper shook her head and went back to her snacks, ignoring him completely.

Shanley sat beside her in brooding silence, a storm cloud gathering over his head. The suspicion that she was playing the field grew stronger. If that was the case… could he at least be her first choice? That way, she would have to like him more.

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Half an hour later, they arrived home.

“Mr. Schwartz, Ms. Payne,” Dana said, setting out their slippers. “The door has been repaired. Ms. Payne, you’ll be able to move back into your room tonight.”

“Good,” Shanley nodded. He felt that until their relationship was defined, a little distance was necessary. He then turned to Juniper. “Still hungry? Want a late-night snack?”

“No.” The news that she had to move back to her own room had soured Juniper’s mood, and her appetite vanished.

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