Chapter 23: A Subtle Feeling

Wyatt hadn’t rested properly for days. After returning home, he felt uncomfortable all over. Before taking a shower, he ordered some takeout. As he scrolled through his phone, his finger accidentally clicked on an ad for slippers. They were women’s slippers, remarkably similar to Chloe’s. Thinking of them made him think of Chloe again. Wyatt’s mind wandered back to earlier, when he had grabbed Chloe’s wrist. Even through the fabric of her sleeve, her skin had felt incredibly soft and delicate. The weekend arrived with particularly beautiful weather. In her dorm room, Layla spent a long time choosing a vibrant dress. She paired it with a flawless, full makeup look. "You usually hate waking up early, but today you’re up and dressed so prettily for your date! I’m jealous of whoever you’re meeting," her roommate teased with a laugh. Ever since Layla and Julian’s relationship had become the talk of the school, everyone knew her boyfriend wasn’t just any ordinary guy. "I bet Julian is