However, it was only a flicker.I crouched down, gently stroked Lucas' hair, and said, "Lucas, we aren't going to get back together. However, I'll always be here for you. Your mom will always be here for you too. We both love you."Once I was done, I stood and looked at Whitney. My voice was cold."Whitney, I won't forgive you. What happened back then is like a thorn buried in my heart. I can't pull it out, and the wound never really healed. I don't love you anymore. I don't even hate you. There is nothing left between us except Lucas."Whitney's face went completely white. Despair filled her eyes."Why?" she whispered. "I know I was wrong. I've changed. Why can't you just give me one more chance?""A chance?" I looked at her. "I gave you a chance. When Jethro came back and you told me you weren't going to the reunion, I gave you a chance. When you told me you had to work that weekend, yet I saw you in Jethro's arms—and I was still holding on to that last little bit of hope."Yo
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