“Damien, love is like a mirror. Once it’s shattered, it’s shattered. No matter how you try to piece it back together, no matter what compensation you offer, the cracks will never disappear.”I looked him in the eye. My voice was cold, resolute.“Leave. Julian and I are getting married. Please don’t come back to disturb us again.”“Married?”It was as if Damien had been plunged into an icy abyss. The chill sank into his bones and turned his insides to stone.“Y-You’re getting married?”He stepped forward and grabbed my wrist, his grip so tight it felt like he might crush it.I winced but held my ground, teeth clenched.“Yes. We’re getting married. Don’t come back into my life again.”“No! I won’t allow it! Estelle, I know I was wrong. Give me one more chance. I swear I won’t hurt you again. I’ll become the man I used to be—the Damien who loved you, and only you!”He yanked hard, trying to pull me into his arms.Suddenly, Julian appeared. He seized Damien’s wrist and twisted i
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