A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

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Matilda spent the night at Chloe’s place with Criss. They had a candlelit dinner that made her feel a sense of joy she hadn’t experienced in ages. The shadow of Logan and the tangled web with Yvan had haunted her days and nights like a nightmare.

But now, she was finally waking up.

She missed Logan, but she couldn’t stand the sight of Yvan any longer. Every time she remembered how he’d defended Ella, her blood would boil with a seething rage.

She clenched her fists in silent fury.

So, she decided to harden her heart. Once she could face losing Logan without pain. Yvan’s threats would hold no power over her.

There was nothing left to cling to in Yvan’s world.

During dinner, Matilda noticed Chloe’s gloom and pried gently until the truth came out: Chloe was stressed over Horatio.

“Did Horatio call off the engagement, or did you initiate the breakup?”

Matilda couldn’t bear the sight of her friend in emotional turmoil. She wrapped an

into Matilda’s shoulder. “I… I didn’t love Horatio. I broke it off. Then we spread the word that he had jilted

reputation, which was the biggest compensation she could offer him.

first place if you didn’t love him?” Matilda asked, stroking Chloe’s flushed cheek, reminded

often blinds and torments.

seduce him. His family and the Yeager Group were negotiating

with Declan. Did Chloe love Declan? No, she didn’t. So why go

drink, Matilda and Criss helped her to bed. The two then retreated. to a guest room, where Matilda finally let out

all,” Criss collapsed onto the bed. “Love isn’t simple at all. It can’t work with just one person’s

Criss‘ journey wasn’t easy either. Being gay wasn’t without its struggles, and the pressures he faced surely

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jolted Matilda awake. Without looking,

his ex–wife turned morbid upon hearing her

“Matilda…”