ELARA“And I’m not joking, Elara…” “Kneeling won’t change a thing, Shawn. Get up.” I mused, feigning pity.Shawn shook his head and stayed on his knees, making his mother gasp in a mixture of shock and utter disbelief. Maxwell, however, remained mute, actually looking spaced out, as if he weren't even in the room with us. He looked like a man frantically calculating losses and consequences—a better man, really, than Shawn, who was currently ranting rubbish, trying to build castles on clouds.“Elara… it took a while, but I’ve realized this feeling holding my heart captive… I love you.” I saw the thread of sincerity in his eyes, but what did I know? This male had lied to me countless times in the past. Why should I believe him now? Worse, he had plotted the demise of my little more than pristine reputation. He had plotted my total ruin. And now, he wanted me to believe that he loved me? He must have really thought I was stupid.“Elara, for years I’ve resented you, yes, I am aware…
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