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.

to press on his chest, stealing his

“Sadie…”

console her, but no matter how hard he tried, the

at you right now.” Sadie’s voice was laced with a palpable hurt. She turned her back to him,

on her rigid

he turned away,

sound of the door closing behind him felt final,

the wall, Sadie slid to the floor, her face buried in her

where

settled in her heart; Noah would never truly grasp

the crisp night air did little to clear Noah’s troubled thoughts. His phone rang, Kyla’s

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

intentions, Noah responded firmly, “Get some rest, Kyla. We’ll talk at

“But Noah…”

mix

catch up later,” Noah interjected, ending the

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