Chapter 2211

Elsa stood up and grabbed her purse.

"Athena, that's all I wanted to say. I know Kerwin was a good man. Honestly, I never truly forgot about him. Tonight, I met with Maggie and when I heard he was gone, I was surprised by how much it hurt. After all these years... how did you manage to get through it? You always annoyed me, but back then, you really loved him. Kerwin was yours, once. Your pain must be a thousand times worse than mine. I'm sorry."

She left without looking back, her chest aching with every step.

If it had been her, she would've been devastated-maybe even sunk into depression or worse.

Staring off into the distance, Elsa felt hollow. Why did people with power always have to make life so hard for those who just wanted to be left alone?

Athena remained seated, silent, gazing at the juice in her glass. She hadn't touched it once.

She had no idea how much time passed before she finally stood. A cold emptiness seeped through her body.

Pressing her lips together, she glanced at her phone-Tyler had texted.

It was late. He was asking where she was.

made everything clear. Of course he

Men. What a joke.

face

when she didn't reply, he sent

me angry. I'm still looking


clearly already knew who was behind it, but he kept

lashes, careful not to let Tyler know she'd figured it out. She needed

breath, she stifled her disgust and finally

soon after. Seeing

you want to get

was making

Tyler's expression, as if old wounds

leaned in, and kissed her

through her, goosebumps prickling her arms,

flashed a smile. "Are there any parties coming up in your

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