Chapter 53. Leave Me Alone

DEAN

It's a difficult question. I had a clear answer, but I knew it would hurt Carla. I lay to avoid hurting her. I knew it would destroy her to know that I still loved Lena.

"No, Carla. Maybe I regret rejecting her. But not divorcing her. I love you, my dear," I lied shamelessly.

"Do you promise? Because I don't want to be in a relationship where you don't love me. I can't bear it, Dean," she clarified.

I lost Lena. I didn't want to lose Carla too.

"I promise," I assured.

Carla got up from her seat and kissed me.

Doing this was wrong. I lied to Carla and tried to get Lena back. I told Lena that she was the most thing in my life, and I was still in a relationship with Carla.

The next day, I drove to Lena's house. I felt nervous about seeing her. Jake assured me that Lena was fine but scared. I knocked on her door, and she opened it.

"Lena," I smiled.

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