Chapter 108

Summer’s POV

I realized it was impossible for me to make him choose. His mind and heart belonged to him alone, and I had no right to demand anything from him. As Summer Ramey Carter, without him, I held no significance in society. These thoughts alone were enough to make me want to give up.

As I looked down at the peaceful sleeping girl in the bed, my heart was filled with a sharp pang of emotion. I longed to discover the path that would enable me to control my feelings. It was difficult to accept that my behavior towards Stefani was unjust. However, I was uncertain about what I could do. Years of being with Steven taught me to guard my emotions and protect this girl who was unaware of how harsh the world could be.

Slowly, she opened her eyes, sat up, and surveyed her surroundings. “Where are we?” she inquired.

“In Steven’s room.”

Her eyes grew wider, as if she couldn’t believe what she was seeing. She stood up in bed and scanned the room once mo