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.

found out

truth didn't

Pax didn't believe

breathless laugh escaped him, bitter and hollow. He ran a hand through his hair,

to admit you're a damn good

nearly made me

was the one

who had spun an entire world of fiction, played a part so flawlessly

yet he was the

for money?" His voice was hoarse, weighted with

"Two years.

I said nothing.

what was there to

decided on the truth he wanted to

figured out. Thought he had pulled back the curtain and

a way,

Yes, I loved money.

to count

toward an escape, so I can afford my studies

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