Undercurrents surged, and a crisis of trust took hold. In the dimly lit room, the computer screen cast a ghostly glow upon the anxious faces of Lu Chen and Huo Yao. A sudden shadow at the door made their hearts leap into their throats.
"Xiaojie?!" Huo Yao exclaimed, staring in disbelief at the boy who was always smiling.
Xiaojie walked in slowly and pulled the door shut behind him. His usual sunny disposition was gone, replaced by a sullen, cold indifference. As he stepped closer, his gaze locked onto the laptop in Lu Chen’s hands. "You both know now?" he asked coldly.
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