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.

seemed to press on his chest, stealing his

“Sadie…”

matter how hard he tried, the words refused to leave

leave. I can’t bear to look at you right now.” Sadie’s voice was laced with a

her rigid

felt like an eternity, he turned away, his footsteps echoing down the

of the door closing behind him felt final, a resolute click severing their

slid to the floor, her face

is where imagination

settled in her heart; Noah would never truly grasp the depth

to clear Noah’s troubled thoughts. His phone rang, Kyla’s voice floating through with a teasing undertone. “Noah, can you spend

move

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

“But Noah…”

a mix of

We’ll catch up later,” Noah

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