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Chapter 124 Endless possibilities

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Luca’s POV

The night dragged on endlessly, my thoughts circling like vultures. Sleep didn’t come, only the restless replay of Elliott’s face when I told him the truth. His silence haunted me more than any insult could. He didn’t fight back. He didn’t curse me. He just looked broken, and that image cut deeper than a blade ever could.

I walked to the balcony of my apartment, staring at the city lights. They blurred together like the mess in my chest. For years, I told myself I hated him. I told myself that taking her, stealing her love, was the perfect revenge. But now that everything’s out, I can’t stop questioning—was it revenge or something darker, something selfish?

The phone buzzed on the table. I didn’t want to look, but I did. Her name lit up the screen. My heart twisted because part of me wanted to hear her voice, to drown in the comfort she always gave me. But another part of me knew picking up would only pull her further into the storm. For once, I let the call ring out.

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