The food on the plate used to be my favorite. Now it tasted like ash—dry, flavorless, and impossible to swallow.He sat across from me, his voice soft, hesitant. “Is it not to your liking? I can take you somewhere else…”“There’s no need,” I said coolly, glancing out the window. “You said this would be our final meeting, so say what you need to say—and let’s part ways, clean and simple.”His expression froze for a split second. “Julia… don’t you remember what we had? Everything we’ve been through?”I gave a tired smile, one that didn’t reach my eyes. “I stepped down a long time ago, Kane. You and your picture-perfect little family seem to be doing just fine.”“That child… isn’t mine.” His voice cracked. “I never wanted any child…unless it was from you.”He looked at me like he still had a shot—like one look from him might undo all the pain, the betrayal, the months of silence. But I wasn’t that girl anymore.I checked the time. “If you’re not going to speak, I’m leaving.”He inhaled sh
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