Chapter 24

I’m Sorry

His words hit my heart so hard that I couldn’t move. I swallowed his words, but my heart didn’t seem to accept it, so I shook repeatedly.

“No, it can’t be happening. You can’t do this, Calix!” I blurted out.

He furrowed his brows and looked at me with dark dispassionate eyes.

“You don’t have to shout. I’m still the boss here,” he said seriously.

My eyes widened, and the resentment in my heart slowly rose. Why would he ever tell me who he is and what I am to him?

“I-I’m sorry,” I utterly said.

I had to bend down and bite my lips hard to stop the tears from falling. So, this is it? Is this the answer I was waiting for?

The truth finally spoke up! I endured the pain and swallowed his exact words.

“Look, I don’t want to hurt you, but if this is my only choice, I’d rather tell you the truth so you don’t have a