Chapter 12

Chapter 12:

Her voice quivered as she spoke, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears.

The mention of Kyla seemed to jolt Noah out of his reverie.

He reached out, cradling Sadie’s face in his hand, his thumb tenderly wiping away her tears. His voice was a soft whisper, trying to soothe her. “Come on, let’s just go home.”

“Go home to what? To watch you play the devoted lover to her?” Sadie’s voice cracked, her resolve crumbling.

She stepped closer, her gaze locked onto his, a silent plea in her eyes.

“Noah, I’ve loved you unwaveringly for ten years! Yet, I’ve never had a place in your heart. I’ve sacrificed my dreams, my self-respect… I know I can’t demand your love, but do you really have to be this cruel? I hurt too, you know.”

Her tears cascaded down her cheeks, each drop reflecting her broken heart.

Noah, caught off-guard by her raw vulnerability, found himself at a loss.

weight seemed to press on his chest, stealing his

“Sadie…”

her, but no matter how hard he tried, the words refused to

leave. I can’t bear to look at you right now.” Sadie’s voice was laced with a palpable hurt. She turned her back to

her rigid shoulders, the

moment that felt like an eternity, he turned away,

door closing behind him felt final,

to the floor, her face buried in her knees as sobs wracked her

where

Noah would never truly grasp the depth

rang, Kyla’s voice floating through with a teasing undertone.

fact that he hadn’t made a move on her was

some rest,

“But Noah…”

voice was a mix

catch up

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