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Chapter 125

作者: Miss Jean
last update publish date: 2026-06-09 12:59:00

Nobody moved.

Nobody spoke.

The room felt suspended in time.

Ava stared at Vivian while years of memories crowded her mind.

Every insult.

Every manipulation.

Every calculated smile.

Every moment she stood alone while Vivian quietly benefited from the distance growing between her and Adrian.

And now, after everything, Vivian was apologizing.

The situation felt surreal.

Almost impossible.

Vivian lowered her eyes briefly.

The confidence that defined her for years seemed absent.

Not hidden.

Gone.

I
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