Chapter 248

Carla's POV 

Together, we broke free from societal expectations, and create our own unique path. And in the end, whether we end up together or part ways, I know that this experience will shape us both, teaching us valuable lessons about acceptance, resilience, and the power of love.

One evening, as we sit together in a cozy corner of our favorite café, sipping steaming cups of coffee, I feel an unspoken tension hanging in the air. Carter's gaze is distant, and I can tell something is bothering him.

"Is everything alright, Carter?" I ask, reaching out to touch his hand.

"Carla, there's something I need to tell you. Something I've been keeping from you." He sighs, his expression a mixture of frustration and vulnerability.

"What is it, Carter? You know you can trust me." My heart skips a beat as I brace myself for whatever revelation is about to unfold.

"Carter? Why have you been going by Carter all this time?" I'm taken aback b