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Chapter 128: The Knock, the Confession and the Threat

Author: Frank J.P
last update Last Updated: 2025-11-03 07:51:23

Sienna

I stood there, frozen, my hand still on the doorknob. My heart was beating too fast, loud enough that I was sure he could hear it from the other side.

“Sienna…” Jaxon’s voice came again, softer this time, low and careful, like he was scared I might break.

“Please. Just talk to me.”

I swallowed, my throat raw from crying. “There’s nothing to talk about,” I managed, but my voice cracked halfway through.

“Don’t say that,” he replied quickly. “Please don’t shut me out too.”

I closed my eyes, pressing my forehead against the door. “You shouldn’t even be here, Jaxon. Mom’s probably still mad. If she sees you—”

“I don’t care,” he cut in, his tone quiet but firm. “I just need to know you’re okay.”

The sound of his voice broke something in me. I tried to hold it together, but the tears came anyway, hot and heavy, running down my cheeks before I could stop them.

“I’m not okay,” I whispered, my voice trembling. “Everything’s messed up. Mom won’t even look at me. Dad barely said a word thi
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