Derek stood stunned for a second as he watched her walk away.

Derek, however, wasn’t about to let her go that easily.

He followed her out, his voice rising as he called after her. "I mean it, Ella! Just give us a chance. Please, hear me out!"

Ella stopped in her tracks, her hands clenching into fists as she fought to keep her composure. She spun around to face him, her eyes blazing with anger. "A chance?! What happened to the first chance you had? Please stop using your fake affections!" ...