Chapter 87: Ermanno

"Okay," Ermanno replied, his voice devoid of emotion as he struggled to mask the pain in his eyes. The sight of Celine choosing another man over him was like a knife twisting in his heart.

As Ermanno turned and walked out of Cyrus's house, Celine could feel her heart breaking. Tears streamed down her face, her emotions raw and exposed.

Cyrus gently tugged on Celine's hand, drawing her attention away from the door and back to him. He cupped her face, his eyes warm with understanding as he silently wiped away her tears.

"Cyrus…I..." Celine began, her voice breaking as she struggled to find the words. He pulled her in close, enveloping her in his arms as her words caught in her throat, choked by the weight of her emotions.

Ermanno would always hold a piece of her heart, but she hated the way he always seemed to bring out her vulnerability, leaving her exposed and raw.

Her heart ached, her need for comfort overwhelming. Celine buried her face against Cyrus's chest, her tears soaking his s