“Are you sure?” Aiden asked me again, his brows drawn tight.I nodded firmly, though my heart was trembling. I was sure—so sure that I wanted to leave. I had been a fool all these years. Why hadn’t I seen through their facades? Why had I allowed myself to be used, trampled, and discarded like I was nothing? A wave of regret swept through me, hot and suffocating. Three years of my life—three years—and not once did he truly see me as someone worthy to stand beside him.Thunder rumbled outside, heavy and low, the sky warning of an oncoming storm. But that was the least of my problems right now. Rain couldn’t drown me more than I already felt drowned. I just wanted to leave, to be away from all of this before I shattered completely.“I have to go,” I told Aiden finally, pushing back my chair and reaching for my bag.“It’s going to rain,” he pressed, rising with me. “Let me walk you at least.”“It’s fine.” My voice was softer now, but firm. “I… I can manage.”His frown deepened. “But—”“I
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