Chapter 80

My heart ached for Henry, but the thought of falling in love with him still terrified me. “Do you know how much of an impact our skewed relationship has on me? It is difficult to live with a guilty conscience, aren't you aware?”

“Are you feeling guilty because you tried to flirt with Stefan?”

“No. As for flirting, “I had no plans to do so,” I replied.

“You're being self-centered, Chloe.”

“I'm so sorry I got involved.” I apologized several times and kept saying, “I'm really sorry,” but Henry would not accept my apologies. I need you to forgive me, Henry, please. Make it easier on me, please. You're not the only one who felt bad about this doomed relationship! My apologies for seducing you into making out with me in the first place. I had no idea it would come to this,” I explained but my words seemed to be meaningless.

Then he said, “You're also in love with me.”

I said, “No, and because I don't love you, you're making things up right now. “I