Tessa stood motionless in the villa, the echo of George’s confession still ringing in her ears. Outside, the wind toyed with the palms, swaying them like fragile truths, shifting with every gust.George had remained after her initial rejection, pleading not for forgiveness—but for understanding.“Tessa,” he’d said, his voice fraying at the edges. “I never wanted to hurt Jamie. I didn’t plan for any of it to go that far. It started as a way to lift him up, to give him a little mystery and excitement. I didn’t expect…” He had stopped himself, swallowing the rest of the sentence. “I didn’t expect to feel responsible in this way. I thought I was helping.”Tessa, arms folded tight across her chest, said nothing at first. Her mind raced with conflicting emotions. George had been her escape, her secret solace in the chaos of Pedro’s shadow. But now, this twist blurred everything. She looked at him through different eyes—more cautious, more aware of how deeply even good intentions could wound
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