Chapter 61

Maxine’s POV

“I’m so sorry, for the times I caused you pain.” she apologized, her voice breaking.

I sighed. “We don't dwell in the past anymore, Clara. This is a new beginning for you, for me, and for us all. It’s up to us to make the best out of it. I love peace and love. So, Clara, for all the times I retaliated, please forgive me, that is not who I am.”

Clara nodded, tears in her eyes. “Thank you, Maxine. For forgiving me and your advice. That means a lot.”

We stood there for a while, talking and recalling how foolish we were for allowing jealousy and envy to fry us up.

I know deep within my heart not to let anything that would steal my joy and happiness even get close to me.

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Liam’s POV

I watched from the distance, my eyes checked as I saw Maxine mingling with the crowd, singing and laughing as if she hadn’t just spent days in the dungeon. Anger simmered inside me. She had forgotten about me and