Chapter 98. I Never Would

Calista’s POV

When Lysandra walked in, I felt nervous and remembered how much she told me that I shouldn’t come back to her once I pursued a relationship with one of the boys.

She looked the same as always—strong, confident, and beautiful. She smiled, but it didn’t reach her eyes.

“Hey,” I greeted her softly as she sat down across from me.

“Hey,” she replied. We both knew this wasn’t going to be a casual dinner.

We ordered our food, but the pleasantries felt hollow. It was clear we were both waiting for the real conversation to begin. Finally, I couldn’t take it anymore.

“Lysandra,” I started, my voice barely above a whisper. “I’m sorry. I’ve been a terrible friend.”

“I’m sorry. I’ve been a terrible friend.”

Lysandra looked at me, her eyes softening slightly. “Calista, I know you’ve been going through a lot. But I’ve felt… I don’t know, like I’ve been losing you. Like you’ve been slipping away.”

Her words cut thr