Chapter 56

Violet POV

That made me fume in anger again.

When he spoke next, his voice was rougher. “You want to know the real reason? I didn’t tell you because I didn’t want you to see me through Nicole knowing very well how much you hate her.”

That stopped me cold.

“What is that even supposed to mean?” I asked.

“She doesn’t tell the truth,” he said. “She tells the version that benefits her. And once she does, there’s no correcting it. You have experienced that as well.”

I rested my hand on my temple, trying to process it all. It was a lot to take in.

“You’re too late for that.”

“I know.”

The admission was soft. Devastating.

“Fine. Why t