OLIVIAFor a moment, the room went still.Her eyes widened, disbelief flashing across her face. “Ryan… you told me…”“I know what I told you,” he interrupted, not even bothering to look at her. “Plans change. When I get back, I’ll see you.”That last line hit her so hard.Her lips parted slightly, her eyes darting between us. She looked like she wanted to argue, but one glance at his expression shut her up instantly.Slowly, her hand dropped from his chest.Her tone shifted, lower now. “Of course, Ryan,” she said quietly, her voice trembling a little.She turned toward me, her stare cold enough to make my stomach twist. “I guess your little pity act worked again,” she muttered, picking up her bag.I didn’t flinch. “I guess your fake sweetness didn’t,” I said flatly.Her nostrils flared, but Ryan’s voice broke in again before she could respond.“That’s enough,” he said without raising his tone. “Leave.”She froze for half a heartbeat, then spun around sharply, her heels clacking hard a
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