JACKSON POVI hated that I felt guilty for hurting him. I hated that seeing him break like this made something in my chest twist with the urge to comfort him.I hated that even now, even after everything, part of me still loved him.A huge part of me still loved him.Before I could think any further, I turned swiftly and reached for the door handle, only for his hand to cover mine.“Please don’t go,” he whispered shakily. “Please, Jackson. Just give me five minutes. Five minutes to explain, and if you still want me to leave after that, I will. I’ll walk out that door and never bother you again. I promise.”I should have said no. I should have opened that door and made him leave. I should have protected what was left of my shattered heart.Instead, I found myself stepping back, giving him the chance he’d asked for.“Five minutes,” I said coldly. “That’s all you get.”He nodded, wiping at his face with the back of his hand.Then, to my complete shock, he dropped to his knees.Right ther
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