Semua Bab Revenge After Rebirth: No Longer Yours, Ex!: Bab 111 - Bab 113

Julia’s POVI opened the door, standing in front of it, my hand still gripping the knob as I faced Celeste. Her glossy blonde hair caught the hallway light, and her perfectly manicured nails tapped lightly against the polyntin bag she held. Her lips curved into a smile. “What do you want?” I asked. the residue of my earlier irritation with Alex still simmering inside of me. And her visit to my room? I knew something was off but I was yet to find out.Celeste’s smile widened, syrupy sweet, as she tilted her head slightly. “Oh, Julia, don’t be like that. I just came to apologize for Alex’s behavior earlier. You know how he gets sometimes.” She paused, her voice softening. “I think that fall might’ve rattled his head a bit. You shouldn’t take his words too seriously.”I stared at her, my jaw tightening as I was losing my patience. The audacity of this woman, standing here acting like she was doing me a favor by explaining Alex. As if I hadn’t known Alex's tactics than she had. As if I ne

Julia’s POV His tone, so commanding as it ignited something furious inside me. I crossed my arms as I glared at him and then snapped. “Apologize?” Stepping forward. “To her? You’ve got to be kidding me, Alex. If anyone should be apologizing, it’s Celeste. She’s the one who’s been playing her little games, twisting everything to make herself look like the victim. I’m not falling for it, and I’m not saying sorry.” Celeste let out a soft, dramatic sob, her hand fluttering to her chest as if my words had wounded her. Her tear-streaked face turned toward Alex, pleading, but I kept my eyes on him, daring him to push me further. His jaw tightened, and he stepped closer. “It’s just an apology, Julia,” he said, his hazel eyes narrowing. “It doesn’t cost you anything. Just say it, and we can all move on. Why are you making this harder than it needs to be?” Before I could fire back, Jake’s voice cut through. “She’s not apologizing, Alex. Not now, not ever.” He stepped between us, his b