Chapter 171. Trust Issues

As I stormed away from the bench, my heart pounded with a mix of anger and despair. The tears I’d been holding back finally spilled over, blurring my vision as I walked down the park’s dimly lit path. 

How could I have been so naive? I had let myself be drawn into a web of lies, manipulated by two men who saw me as nothing more than a prize to be won. 

The cool night air did little to soothe the burning rage inside me. I could still hear Josh’s voice echoing in my mind, his excuses, his so-called apologies, and his claim that he was in love with me. It all felt hollow now, just like everything else. 

Wow, I was truly alone. I took in deep breaths to try to calm myself but it was not helping. And the crazy thing here was that I did not even know what to do that could help me. 

When I reached the park’s exit, I knew that I had to find a cab. I was not going to ride with Josh, no matter what. I hated him. And Bradley too, I hated him. The audacity t