gripped mine, and the weight of his touch sent a chill down my spine. It was like I was t

ely breathe. Without another word, I turned and bolted, weaving through the crowd as fast as I

slapping against my skin. My legs were shaking, but I didn't

ind me. I heard her footsteps growing

d racing. Why did they do this to me?

bbing my arm to pull me back. I st

reaking with a mix of anger and hurt. "You tricked me! Why would you

y. I didn't want to, but... I thought-no, we thought it would b

After everything he's done?" My voice shook with frustrat

ice softer. "I know you're upset. And I'm sor

inside me. "You have no idea what I'm going through right now, Soph

told us everything." Sophie's tone was desperate now. "I'm not excusing what happen

en I needed him the most?" I scoffed, wiping the tears that h

ems impossible right now. But maybe hearing what he has to say will give you some cl

run, to never look back. But another part of me-the par

hurt you by bringing you here. I just think you need to hear him out. If he does a

eam no. But there was something in Sophie's words, something that tugged at the broken pieces

or says anything stupid, I'm out of there. I am not here to gratify his dubm ass ego, and als

e crossing her face. "Of cours

h. My heart felt heavy, but I knew what I had to do. If thi

******

waiter and went straight to him. I stood

y glass," I said, gatherin

He smiled

on't thank me yet,"

ess care and crossed

m to control my overwhelmed emotions. "Terribly." He added. M

tertain any of your bullshit. Alright? L

know how to or where to start." He looked at me sadl