Chapter 102

"No, I'm with Bella now," he says, his voice filled with a mix of hesitation and guilt. As his words sink in, I feel a heavy weight in my chest, realizing that his declaration was solely influenced by his relationship with Bella.

"So this is about Bella, huh?" I question, my disbelief evident in my tone. "You don't want to be with me because of her, is that it?"

"I didn't say that," he responds, his voice calm but somewhat guarded.

"Then what are you trying to say, Austin?" I inquire, my voice filled with confusion and a hint of frustration. "Why can't you be with me? Is it because you love her?"

"What?" he asks, clearly surprised by my accusation.

"Oh please, don’t act so surprised," I press on, my voice firm. "Tell me if you love her. How long have you been feeling this way about her?"

"I'm not going to have this conversation with you, Samaria," he replies, his tone firm.

"You are going to have this conversation," I assert, my voice determined. "Do you love her? Do you want to leave