Chapter 74. Questions and Doubts

Xerina’s POV

The night bled into dawn, and sleep never came.

My thoughts twisted and turned, restless as I lay there, staring at the ceiling. The sun’s rays crept through the curtains, but the warmth they brought did nothing to thaw the coldness in my chest. I didn’t want answers anymore; I’d heard enough last night.

And to make it worse, he hadn’t even sought out me after he left clothes for me.

The thought of seeing his lying face, of looking into those eyes that once made me feel safe, now only filled me with dread. I couldn’t bear it. Not after everything. So I stayed in my room, the silence thick around me. He had his truth, and I had my broken pieces.

My eyes raked over the room and stilled on the bed, Lila was sleeping comfortably and I had no heart to wake her up. This… kindness of mine would one day become my downfall. A defeated sigh left my lips.

I still was hoping for a miracle to happen and tell me everything was just so