Can't

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It felt impossible to avoid the way he looked at her now, like he felt that night only hurt him. Like she knew better than him how to heal.

Other people were asking if she was alright. News of what happened on the night of the dance had spread like wildfire, and now everyone was on her side.

It all hurt, though. No one seemed willing to understand that pity cut as deep into her as betrayal.

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