Chapter 241

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I've made everything crystal clear, haven't I? But since when have you ever trusted a single word out of my mouth?" Alex snapped.

"You should've laid it all out for me, at the very least! How am I supposed to believe you when you never freat anything with real seriousness?" Sophia fired back, her anger seething.

"So it's my fault again," Alex muttered, feeling a

s of

exhaustion wash over him.

"I'm always in the wrong, no matter what I do. And you? You're forever right. Fine. Have if your way-you're right."

"Of course I'm right," Sophia retorted in a sharp burst, then instantly regretted her words.

"I'm done caring," Alex growled, jerking his arm away from her grip with deliberate force.

"We're finished here. Let go of me."

His eyes bore into her as though she was a complete stranger.

No-she was staring at a man who'd been pushed too far, who'd had enough.

She sensed that if she let him go, he might never return to her side again. "What do you want from

me, Alex? Can't y

t you quit acting so impulsive all the time? Can't you look at yourself and see there might be something wrong with you? Instead of blaming all to me?"

"Me?" Alex scoffed, almost choking on his own disbelief. "Something wrong with me?"

"All I'm asking is for you to act more maturely and sensibly! Am I wrong for wanting that for your own good?" Sophia raised her, voice.

She didn't even believe her own words, but the fear of losing Alex this time was real.

and sensible?" Alex let out a cold

you with everything I had. I was fucking crazy about you. And that-" he paused,

my downfall. So here it is-I'm done. No more hoping. No more hurting. I'm

Sophia tried to speak, but the words

clinging to the corner of Alex's shirt like it was the only thing keeping her

apart.

matter what I did, I was always just some worthless braggart in your eyes. You never

of faith in Charles or any rich guy who strutted by. You'd prop them on

it, Sophia. You never believe me. You never gave a damn about me!" Sophia stood

me. You couldn't. You wouldn't. And now... I'm just trying to stop the bleeding before there's nothing left

drew in

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but let's never see each other again. All we do is hurt

climbed into a waiting taxl and was gone in a

though lightning had struck her, silent

she whispered

I'm sorry. I never thought

wanted to spare youmy family's contempt, to make

own, and now you're gone because I was too afraid to stand beside you in

love you-God, I love you so fiercely."

Bella, I should have shouted your

been brave enough to love

still hopelessly in love with you. I can't bear

off. It

it's yours. I see that only now,

hear me,

you

Sophia sobbed painfully.

this world is not between life and

two hearts that

among billions of reasons

one strong

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