Chapter 102

• As soon as the truth slipped from my lips, I lowered my gaze, feeling my heart tighten with a reality I didn’t want to accept. I felt like a caged bird, desperately longing for freedom.
• “I don’t get why he won’t just reject me already.” My voice came out slightly hoarse as I held back the urge to cry. I took a deep breath while Annie wrapped her arms around me, pulling me into a hug. I rested my head on her shoulder. It felt so good to have someone there for me.
• “You should tell everyone,” Liam suggested. “That way he won’t be able to keep messing with your feelings.”