Chapter 1785:

He nodded, his voice steady but soft. “I know I messed up big time. I hurt you, and I own every rotten thing I did. But the truth is, I care about you—more than anything—and I would love for us to try again.”

She gazed at him, her face calm and unreadable. “My heart’s a tangled mess right now. I don’t have any clear answers for you.”

He reached for her hand, shaking his head with quiet desperation. “Don’t brush me off like that. I’m begging you for a chance. I would grovel if I had to—I can’t picture my life without you. No one else could ever take your place.”

A faint, rare smile flickered across her lips. “Oh, come on, don’t kid yourself,” she teased gently. “You’ll fall for someone else someday—just not right this second.”

Shaun frowned, pushing back. “Why would you even want me to move on to someone new?”

Her voice softened. “Because that is how you’ll find real peace. We’ve both got scars from what we went through together. Even if we patched things up, I don’t think we would have the energy left to love each other properly.”

stubbornness in his eyes. “We could figure

did love you once, and that is exactly why I want you to be happy. In my mind, you’ll

that bright, carefree guy from our school days. I just hope you find

voice grew firm, almost pleading. “You’re my joy. I don’t want anyone

eyes a blend of sadness and gentle frustration. “Why are you so stuck on me? We don’t click

it comes to you. Being with you is what lights me up inside. I feel

“Please, Shaun, let’s leave it be,” she murmured, exhaustion edging her voice. “I need to step


her.

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shook her head gently. “No, I’d

with concern. “It’s not safe

with irritation. “I’m staying within the neighborhood, just strolling along the

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