After Death, Love Unveiled

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Elara was puzzled by his words. "What am I so proud of?"

Asher replied, "Last night at the graduation party, you stole the spotlight and made Daphne and me look like fools. Aren't you proud of yourself?" Hearing this, Elara stood up, gazing at the man in front of her. So, Asher, are you trying to take your frustrations out on me

now?"

Asher glared at her, remaining silent. His silence seemed to confirm her suspicion. Elara looked at hirm, surprised by how. shameless he could be.

"What did Leven do last night? As far as I remember, I didn't do anything. Didn't you already distance yourself from Lizzie? she said.

"You know that's not what I'm talking about" Asher shot back.

"Then what are you talking about?" Elara asked, pretending to think hard for a moment. "Oh, wait. Is it about your dad trying to break you and Daphne up, wanting me to get with you, and me not agreeing to it?" Asher replied, "You could've just pretended to agree. My dad was just throwing it out there. If you'd played along, would he have made a big deal out of it?"

Asher said this with a tone that made it clear he felt completely justified.

Elara looked at him in disbelief, "Why on earth would I pretend to agree?"

"You couldn't even give me that little bit of dignity?" Asher asked clearly irritated.

"And why exactly do I owe you any dignity?" Elara questioned coldly and wondered, "Who does he think he is?

"We've known each other for so many years." Asher shot back, his frustration bubbling over.

He had never hated her as much as he did right now. "You just had to make it so final, didn't you? You had to drag Lysander into it and show him off in front of everyone."

"You just had to let the whole world know you've got Lysander now, that you're too good for me. You wanted to humiliate me, didn't you? To see me embarrassed, that makes you happy? His voice grew louder as his anger built. Elara stood there, looking at him for a few seconds in silence. Then, slowly, she came to a realization. So, he felt embarrassed, and somehow it became her fault for not saving his dignity.

She chuckled softly, amused at the absurdity of it all. But Asher wasn't done, his gaze still burning with resentment. "You could've easily kept quiet about me and Daphne.

"If you hadn't said anything, my dad wouldn't have reacted the way he did, and there wouldn't have been any conflict with the Wagner family. You did that on purpose, didn't you?"

in that case, yeah, I definitely

hadn't expected her to admit it

remained composed. "I don't think I did anything wrong. Io genuinely like Lysander more. I

want anyone to think I have any sort of future with you. I especially don't want them thinking I used my

softened with disappointment

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said bitterly. "You used to think about my feelings. You never did things that would embarrass me. But ever since you got with Lysander, I barely recognize you anymore." That's because the old me liked you," Elara said, her eyes cold and unyielding. "The

eyes, accused her sharply.

want to see them happy. But you? You just want to destroy the

then. Elara shot back, her voice dripping with

when Asher had said, "Every single day of my life with you is a nightmare.

him

'And now he's trying to turn it around and make

time outside, Elara followed him inside as well. Barrett descended the stairs as they entered Asher, seeing him, greeted him politely. "Hi, Mr.

can pretend to be the perfect

"Have

glancing briefly at Elara, asked, "Is there something you wanted

her father? Is that why he called me here to

regretful. Tm sorry. That's just how he is. He said some inappropriate things in front of everyone yesterday. I talked to him about it when I got home Having a father like his was deeply embarrassing for Asher, Unfortunately, one didn't get to choose their parents or the circumstances of their

blocked him. After what

is who he is. It's not easy for you, following in his footsteps. The main

the mention of his mother, Asher's attention

that if you end up in Starfield City, you can reach out to her. She asked me to

Starfield City. She had asked about Asher, but Jefferson had forbidden her from seeing

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do was ask Barrett to

eyes reddened, filled with emotion. Elara looked at him, recalling how

to Starfield City, but she didn't know what had happened there. He returned home before Christmas was even over.

she was sitting nearby. "Have you confirmed when Lysander is heading back

you going with

nodded. "Yeah, Dad, do you want to come with