"I'm so happy you allowed me to take you home," Damien said softly, embracing me. He gently held my hand, intertwining our fingers, and placed a delicate kiss on it. "He seemed really down, but you made the right choice."

Damien appeared cheerful, but I couldn't share in his excitement. In my relationship with Alex, I felt like a cruel betrayer. The thought of Alex standing alone filled me with pain, making it hard to breathe.

"Maybe... I just need to get some ...