**SPRINGWOOD ACADEMY**
The morning air was crisp as I stepped out of the car, my hand wrapped around the shiny new phone Magnus had bought me. I still couldn't get over how much he'd pampered me yesterday. A new phone, new clothes, and the way he looked after me, even when I was pretending to be upset—it made my heart flutter just thinking about it.
I scanned the front of the school and spotted Regan walking toward me, flanked by the same two girls I'd seen with him yesterday. I felt a small wave of excitement rush through me as I hurried to show him my new phone. I held it out, waving it in his direction.
"Regan, look at this!" I called out as I reached him.
He stopped mid-stride, his eyes widening as he saw what I was holding. "Is that… an iPhone 16 Pro Max?" he asked, his voice filled with disbelief.
