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Chapter 79

Author: J-Noiré
last update Last Updated: 2025-08-24 22:47:50

Lila’s POV

Drew’s confession sat heavy between us. His words still echoed in my chest, resounding like they had etched themselves into my bones.

I could hardly breathe. The air in the room felt thick, charged with something far too raw to name.

I stared at him, his face shadowed by grief and fury that had clearly lived in him far too long. He wasn’t the Drew Sinclair the world knew right now, he wasn’t the ruthless CEO or the untouchable tycoon. He was just a man. A man with a wound so deep, I could see it bleeding behind his eyes.

I stood there staring at him, my breath uneven, my fingers digging into the fabric of my sweater as though it could hold me steady. Drew wasn’t looking at me anymore. His elbows rested on his knees, his head bowed, hands clasped so tightly that his knuckles were pale.

I wanted to speak, to ask him what he meant, but the air between us felt fragile, like the slightest movement might shatter it completely.

Still, I forced the words out. My voice trembled.

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