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134 The cost of looking away
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2026-01-22 00:11:50
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His Tears, My Freedom 142 When the masks slip
Lior’s POV I dash into her house, my pulse hammering.“Mom!”My voice echoes down the hallway as I move fast, barely slowing until I reach the living room. And there they are.My mother sits on the couch, spine straight, legs crossed, hands folded neatly on her lap. Calm. Composed. As if nothing in the world has happened tonight. As if my sudden arrival means nothing at all.Unbothered. Untouched by the storm burning through me.Beside her, Aurelia stiffens.She shoots to her feet the moment she sees me, the movement sharp and rushed. Her fingers curl into the fabric of her dress as her eyes widen.“Li… Lior, you’re here?”The words come out uncertain, almost breathless, like she did not expect me. Like she hoped I would not show up.I do not answer her.My eyes dart to her face, cold, assessing.“You,” I say flatly. “What are you doing here?”Her lips part, ready to respond, but my mother speaks first.“Mind how you talk to her, Lior,” she says coolly. “She’s your fiancée.”A sharp
His Tears, My Freedom 141 Hope stirs
Liam’s POVI stand by the side, just far enough to remain unseen, watching everything unfold.I came early tonight. Earlier than I ever planned to. The moment I found out Lila would be showcasing her first collection, her very first step into the fashion industry, I knew I had to be here. Not to interfere. Not to insert myself into her world again. Just to witness it.That was all I wanted.I tried my best to stay neutral, to blend into the crowd, careful not to cross her line of sight. I was scared of how she might react if she saw me. Scared of the anger I know she carries where I’m concerned. I’ve earned it, after all.Still, I wanted to be part of this phase of her life. Even if it was from a distance.I brought flowers. I just couldn't give them to her myself. So when her friends arrived, I handed the bouquet to someone else and asked him to give it to them. That way, they could pass it along and say it was from a well-wisher.That was enough.Or so I thought.I never imagined it
His Tears, My Freedom 140 Unraveled
Lior’s POVThe hall is alive around me.Soft music hums through the air, low conversations weave together in polished elegance. I sit beside Andrea, tucked away at the corner of the hall where I can exist without drawing too much attention. It should feel calming. Controlled.It doesn’t.My body is here, but my mind isn’t.It’s still somewhere else, tangled in words that refuse to loosen their grip on me.Back to when she walked in.Lila.How she moved into the room, my eyes lifting instinctively, tracking her without permission.How she didn’t even look at me.Not even once.She walked past, her gaze fixed ahead, her posture straight but tight, like she was holding herself together by sheer will. The look in her eyes was distant, guarded. As if my presence meant nothing. As if I was just another face in the room.Her words replay in my mind, clear and merciless as fear settles between my ribs, slow and heavy.Does this mean she’s done waiting?Does this mean she no longer wants anyth
His Tears, My Freedom 139 Thorn threads
Lila’s POVI notice Aurelia the moment she slides into the seat beside Venessa.The movement snaps Venessa out of whatever thought had momentarily claimed her. She stiffens just slightly, then turns toward Aurelia as she leans in to whisper something close to her ear. Venessa nods, slow and measured, her gaze dropping as a soft smile settles on her lips. Polite. Composed. Almost convincing.If I’m guessing, she’s trying to act like she’s okay.She’s not startled. She doesn’t care. At least that’s what she wants herself to believe.But the Venessa I know would be thinking right now, how is she here? How. Just how?I smile faintly at my own thoughts, a quiet satisfaction blooming in my chest. If there’s anyone I wanted my presence to rattle the most, it’s her.Her words come back to me without warning. Velisse dresses make you look more expensive than you should look.And now?Now she won’t have words when she finally learns the full details about me. Because now, I can buy the entire s
His Tears, My Freedom 138 Lingering thoughts
Aurelia’s POVI turn fully to face Claudia, my heels grounding me in place as irritation coils tight in my chest.“You said you had a plan, so what now?” I ask, my voice low but cutting. “That Lila of a girl is still out there shining. She’s even here and ready to partake in this event with her collections for launch tonight.”Claudia exhales slowly, the kind of tired sigh that feels dismissive. She does not answer me. Instead, she turns away, already taking a step as if I am no longer worth the conversation.I scoff. “Or have you also found out about her condition?”That stops her.She turns back to me, brows drawing together. “Condition?”I don’t answer immediately. I fold my arms across my chest, letting the silence stretch, watching impatience flicker in her eyes before curiosity takes its place.“She’s suffering from memory loss,” I say finally, my voice calm, almost careless.Claudia stills.Her eyes widen just slightly as the words sink in. “Memory loss?”I release a breath thr
His Tears, My Freedom 137 Under the spotlight
Lila’s POVI slide into the backseat of the chauffeur-driven car my grandmother had prepared for the night, the door closing softly behind me with a quiet finality. Even after calling earlier to say she wouldn’t be able to attend, she made sure everything was arranged down to the smallest detail. That’s just how she is. Always absent in body, never in preparation.Her voice over the phone echoes in my mind: You don’t have to worry about anything, darling. I’ll have some people there to ensure everything runs smoothly.I press my lips into a thin line, sinking into the soft leather seat, the scent of polish and quiet luxury surrounding me. I wonder why she never seems to be present.The question lingers, then fades as the city lights streak past the tinted window, blurring into gold and white lines against the dark. For a moment, I let myself exist there, suspended between past and present, anticipation and memory.Minutes later, the car slows.The chauffeur pulls up in front of a bu
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