(Caren's POV)I didn't know how long we stayed like that, wrapped in each other's arms, until Andrea slowly pulled away.His hands trembled slightly as he gently cupped my face."I'm so sorry, Caren," he said quietly.I blinked at him, confused about why he was suddenly apologizing.Before I could ask, he continued."I'm sorry for all the pain I put you through," he said. "I was stupid for not ending the bet sooner... the moment I realized I had fallen in love with you."My heart thundered heavily in my chest, and my legs froze in place."That morning, after I left your house, I called off the bet," he continued softly. "I told them I had lost... that you refused to let me in."My breath caught, my fingers instinctively tightened around his arms.But... he had won the bet. I had shamelessly thrown myself into his arms that morning.So why would he lie to his friends just to protect me? Wasn't his pride the most important thing to him?"Why?" I asked, my voice coming out much softer th
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