Aria POV I had just turned down my mate's heartfelt proposal to start a family, and yet, I felt no remorse. It was as if I had crossed a threshold, one that I couldn't turn back from. As I emerged from the bathroom, West sat on the sofa, nursing a glass of whiskey. His gaze barely lifted to meet mine, but when it did, I felt a tidal wave of emotions crash over me. He too, felt it, and his eyes locked onto mine, revealing a depth of pain that left me breathless.The raw emotion etched on his face was almost too much to bear. "Among all this strong exterior that you put out there, I want to believe that the sweet girl I once knew is still there," he said, his voice laced with a longing that pierced my heart. I couldn't meet his gaze, the weight of his words too crushing. Instead, I sat down on my bed, turning my back to him, seeking solace in the darkness.As I lay down, I felt the sting of tears pricking at the corners of my eyes. West's words had struck a chord deep within me, a chor
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