Timothy pov

The words hit me. Because she's right. I have been flinching. Every time she touches me, every time she tries to be close. Because all I can think about is Penelope.

"I'm sorry." I force the words out. "Sophia, I'm so sorry. You deserved better than what I gave you."

"Yes, I did." Sophia's voice cracks. "But we're both stuck with the choices we made. So now what?"

"Now we fix it." Selene speaks up. "The dissolution paperwork is almost done. Once it's finalized, you're both free. ...