Rosa couldn't shake the feeling that Simona was the source of Stephen's uneasiness. The more she thought about it, the more discomfort she felt.
Once they finished strolling through the park, Stephen seemed to regain his composure and suggested, "It's getting late, and I can't go back to school now. Let's find a hotel nearby."
This was exactly what Rosa wanted to hear. "Sure, let's go."
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Meanwhile, Simona hadn't slept much that night. Her mind was racing with thoughts, particularly about Stephen's recent odd behavior. Initially, she hadn't thought much of it and dismissed his secrecy, believing it wouldn't affect their relationship.
However, a voice in her mind kept insisting that her recent suspicions and distrust toward Stephen were all due to not spending enough time together, leading her to overthink things.
Since she couldn't sleep, she remembered Skylar and her classmates recommending a dating variety show that had recently become popular.
Maybe she could distract herself by watching those episodes. She hoped that all her uncertainties would finally be cleared by the time she met Stephen tomorrow.
Two hours later, she had managed to binge-watch several episodes in fast-forward mode. One couple's situation seemed eerily similar to hers and Stephen's. The girl's anxiousness over their relationship mirrored her feelings.
As she analyzed the men's behavior in the show, a realization hit her—maybe she had overlooked something important—Stephen might have other girlfriends.
She desperately wanted to talk to Skylar, feeling increasingly unsettled. But it was now 4:00 am, and all she could do was wait. Eventually, exhaustion overtook her, and she drifted off to sleep.
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