Delete, Block, Move On: Your Little Crybaby Upgraded to Untouchable Queen novel Chapter 3

Chapter 3

Thauled the box of Tanner’s stuff down the dorm stairs, my grip tight around the cardboard. Just as I pushed through the main door, I almost walked. right into hum—and Ayla, who was all but draped around his arm.

She was laughing way too loud, shoving playfully at his shoulder.

“One case of beer? Please, I could still out drink you any day, Miller. Don’t even try me.”

Tanner was smirking until he saw me. His expression flickered, and he subtly tried to detach himself from Ayla.

He was waiting–waiting for the tears, the drama, the whole jealous meltdown I used to pull.

But this time? I didn’t even look at him. I adjusted the box and kept walking.

That’s when he stepped in front of me, that familiar arrogant grin back on his face.

“Okay, okay–you can trash the hoodies, but not the wooden wolf. I carved that thing for a month. My fingers still have trust issues.”

I stared right through him. “Don’t worry. I don’t want reminders of you.”

He chuckled like I’d told a joke. “Your loss, darling.”

As I turned. Ayla grabbed my wrist–her touch making me freeze.

“Addie, wait. Seriously, don’t overthink this.”

“I had a few too many drinks, so Tanner walked me back. We’re literally just friends. I’m basically a guy in his world, okay?”

He shot me a glare. “She’s always been like this–thinks she owns me. Throws a fit over nothing.”

I didn’t wait around to hear more.

I walked straight to the trash bin, lifted the box high, and let it drop with a heavy thud.

No turning back now.

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Delete, Block, Move On: Your Little Crybaby Upgraded to Untouchable Queen