Chapter 92

I remove my hand from his grasp and take a step back, creating some distance between us. "Don't try to convince me that you love me when you can't even fight for me," I say, my voice tinged with disappointment. With each step I take, I continue to move away from him, needing space to process my emotions. "Because it hurts."

He seems frozen in place, unable to move or respond to my words. His eyes remain locked on me, his expression a mixture of confusion and guilt. However, just as the tension between us reaches its peak, my phone unexpectedly interrupts the moment with its shrill ringtone. It feels like a cruel twist of fate, as if the universe is mocking the intensity of the situation.

I reach into my pocket and retrieve my phone, glancing at the caller ID. To my surprise, it reads Kate Chelsea. I can't help but roll my eyes at the terrible timing. Of all moments, why is she calling me now?

I hesitate for a few seconds, consider