Aren walked toward Aspen with elegant steps, carrying the tray containing the necklace. Each step felt like he was treading on Colin's heart, making his pain and humiliation even more unbearable.Colin watched Aren approach closer and closer, saw the anticipation in Aspen's eyes, and felt shame wash over him like a tidal wave. He abruptly stood up, no longer able to endure this suffocating scene."Gwyneth, we're leaving!" Colin's tone was ice-cold, carrying a barely detectable note of embarrassment.He didn't even dare look at Aspen again, wanting only to escape this place where he'd been completely humiliated as quickly as possible.Gwyneth was startled, not expecting Colin to want to leave. She had been hoping to see Colin and Aspen have a complete falling out! But seeing Colin's terrifyingly dark expression, she wisely chose to keep quiet."Alright, Colin, let's go."Gwyneth obediently agreed, dutifully linking her arm through Colin's as she followed him in their hurried exit
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