Chapter 15

I turned, my voice ice cold: "Look Hudson, you're officially the last face I ever wanted to see in this

lifetime."

The pain hit his eyes hard. He gave this awkward nod: "Yeah... I found Noah's note. I know I messed up beyond fixing."

"I just... I wanted to see you. Just knowing you're alive, that's enough for me. How are you, Reese?"

"Without you around to destroy my life? Yeah, I'm great. I'd be even better if you never showed your face again."

He went ghost-white. Couldn't get a word out.

Finally, a bitter laugh:

"Knew that was coming. Still had this stupid hope, you know? Like maybe... but seeing your eyes now? That's it. I know I've lost you forever."

"Won't bug you anymore, promise. You gave up everything for me - your career, your dreams, fifteen years of your life.”

"I failed you both you and our Noah. I'll make it right. Go be free, Reese. I'll always wish you happiness."

a damp spot where he had stood moments before, tears splashing onto the ground

account blew up

himself in. His hitman went down

later, news came that Hudson had killed himself

him clutching

knew how he got it inside. Didn't matter

heard, I touched Noah's photo

finally

and Hudson's suicide, I'd

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