Chapter 65

The air was thick with the heat of summer, heavy and stifling. But I-standing there, listening to her words-felt nothing but cold seeping into my bones.

Nina's voice was smooth, deliberate. Every syllable she spoke was like the careful edge of a knife, meant to cut clean and deep.

"She knew all along, Pax. She knew exactly who you were. She was only with you for the money."

For a moment, Pax just stood there.

Motionless.

As if the accusation had stolen the breath from his lungs.

His brows drew together, eyes searching mine, desperate for something-denial, maybe. Reassurance.

"You... knew?" His voice was quiet, cautious, like he wasn't sure he wanted to hear my answer.

I met his gaze for a fleeting second before lowering my eyes.

Yes.

I knew.

had found out

the truth didn't

Pax didn't

hollow. He ran a hand through his hair, shaking his head as if trying to piece together

to admit you're a damn good

irony nearly made

one who

spun an entire world of fiction, played a part so flawlessly that even I

he was the one

me... for money?" His voice was hoarse, weighted with something thick

something that wasn't quite a smile. "Two years. Two years, and you never slipped up. You must've been

I said nothing.

was

had already decided on the truth he

Thought he had pulled back the

way, he

Yes, I loved money.

myself into exhaustion, to count every single dollar

my way toward an escape, so I can afford my studies abroad. To finish the education I had been forced

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