Chapter 29 – The Helper

• Zeru
• I watched her sleep peacefully, my chest aching as I slowly ran my fingers down her cheek. I don’t know how she did it, but Ella endured so much—because of me. She bore the weight of my mistakes alone, carrying all the consequences of my stupidity. Honestly, it’s not her who’s unworthy of me… it’s me who’s unworthy of her.
• Still, I’m a shameless man. Maybe I’m not worthy of her now—but that doesn’t mean I won’t fight to be. I’ve already lost too much to let her slip away. I’ll change, I’ll grow, and I’ll carry every ounce of guilt if that’s what it takes. I don’t care how long it takes or how hard it gets—I will make things right. For her. For us. No matter what.