Chapter 9

Ivy swallowed down the bitterness clawing at her throat, forcing her expression into one of quiet vulnerability,

She lowered her gaze, her voice soft and filled with carefully measured concern.

“Atlas, I’m just worried about you,” she murmured. “You haven’t eaten or slept in days. This isn’t good for you. I believe Celeste will come back–she just needs time.”

The mention of her name made the shadows in Atlas Whitmore’s eyes darken.

His jaw clenched.

“Ivy,” he said, his voice quiet but firm. “From now on, let’s not see each other anymore. I don’t want any more misunderstandings.”

Ivy’s breath caught. Her head snapped up, disbelief flashing in her eyes.

“Atlas, we’ve known each other for so many years. How can you just cut me off like this?”

But he wasn’t even looking at her. His gaze remained fixed on the wedding portrait in front of him.

of Celeste and him, forever frozen

ago,” he continued, his tone devoid of warmth. “You’re married. And I’m married, too. I can’t

stopped lying to himself. “I love

words were like a slap to Ivy’s face. Something inside her snapped.

love! It’s always

ragged, her carefully

spat, her voice shaking. “You just “pity* her! Don’t you

herself abruptly,

unattainable woman he had once chased

to hold

The thought struck

she truly had, why had she chosen

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Chapter 9

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