Chapter 27

Rumors had always been a constant presence in the hallowed halls of Summerfield University. Gossip thrived like wildfire, fanned by the whispers and hushed conversations that buzzed beneath the surface of campus life. But this time, the rumors weren't about a professor's secret rendezvous or a student's wild party. No, this time it was something bigger, something that would send shockwaves through the prestigious institution.

It all started innocently enough, with a single picture. A candid shot taken on campus, capturing a moment between D'Andre and Maiari. It was an image filled with tenderness, one that should have been a testament to young love. But in the unforgiving world of social media, appearances could be deceiving, and it wasn't long before the photo was taken out of context.

Within hours, the image had spread like wildfire, finding its way into the feeds and messages of students across the campus. Speculation ran rampant, fueled by the relentless churning of the rumor mill