/-Zara-/

The moment Maleek uttered those words from his mouth, I couldn't stay there any longer. My heart was so heavy that it threatened to burst out.

And so… I ran.

I ran as fast as I could. Once I finally got to my room, I slammed the door hard, breathing heavily as I rested my back on it.

How could he tell me to do that? To accept his rejection? It would literally kill me.

Tears welled up in my eyes at the thought, but I brushed them off hurriedly before they could spill.

"I'm never ...