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Chapter 60

Author: A.M Wynter.
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-19 08:09:43

Elena sat on the edge of her bed, staring at the small suitcase she had packed. She didn't go anywhere again...

The air in the cabin felt heavier than before, as if the walls themselves carried the weight of her emotions.

She had done it.

She had refused Adrian.

She should feel relieved. She should feel strong.

Instead, she felt like she was breaking apart.

Her hands trembled as she reached for the glass of water on the nightstand, but she barely took a sip before placing it back down.

Her mind kept replaying the look on Adrian’s face when she had said no.

The pain.

The regret.

The quiet acceptance.

She had wanted him to fight for her. She had wanted him to understand how deeply he had hurt her.

And he had.

But why didn’t she feel any better?

A knock sounded at the door.

Elena’s breath hitched.

She already knew who it was.

Her heart pounded as she stood up, hesitating before slowly opening the door.

Adrian stood there, rain dripping from his dark coat, his usually perfect hair slightl
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