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Damon's voice was barely above a whisper as he finally responded. "I know, Asher. I messed up. I realize that now," he admitted, his voice heavy with remorse. The pain in his words mirrored the torment he felt within. He had witnessed Kylie's anguish, yet he remained silent, fearing the loss of her love. He understood the magnitude of his selfishness and the consequences it had brought upon them all.

Asher's eyes narrowed, his frustration palpable. He seized the opportunity to voice the overwhelming disappointment he felt towards his brother. "You are selfish, Damon," he declared, his words biting with a mix of accusation and bitter truth. "You wanted her love, so you kept silent. Then you wanted to maintain your social standing, respect, and connections, so you went ahead and married Riya. If you truly loved her, you would have gone to her and confessed everything. She deserved at least that, to know that you were an honest person willing to accept your mistakes instead of running aw