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"Jolie, you told me you understand, so why are you doing this now?" I could hear Aaron saying.

I stayed hidden behind the wall so I could hear what they had to say to each other.

"I do, I did. But seeing you now with her, I just can't. And you are being engaged now. It's too much, Aaron."

"Why did you even come? Sharon must have told you what she was planning."

"She did, I came because I wanted to prove to myself that we are really done. I thought I could handle it."

Aaron made a sound.

"Aaron, you have to see how fucked up this is, you can't possibly go through with marrying her."

Aaron gave a laugh. "And I should marry you?"

"We love each other, and she is your stepsister."

There was a pause, and I feared Aaron was contemplating her words.

"Jolie, honestly. Even if I were to leave Mia, I would never come back to you. We were never meant for each other."

I wished I could see the look on her face as he said that.

"What are you saying?"

"With Mia, I can be myself. With you, I had to ki