CHAPTER 53. THE CONFRONTATION

ATHENA'S POV

I rushed to my room, slamming the door shut and locking it behind me. The air felt heavy as the memories of Nate flooded back, his betrayal etched in my mind like an unhealed wound. Tears streamed down my face, a mixture of anger, sadness, and frustration. I had built walls around my heart to protect myself, and now he was back, barging in as if he owned a piece of me.

His voice echoed in my ears, the arrogant tone sending shivers down my spine. I hated him for what he did, for the pain he caused. I pressed my back against the door, as if trying to keep him out of my life once and for all. The sobs wracked my body, and I felt like I was drowning in a sea of emotions.

The sunlight filtered through the curtains, casting a soft glow on the room. I glanced at the mirror, my reflection distorted by tears. How had I let myself fall for someone so deceitful? Nate's face lingered in my thoughts, his smug expression haunting me. The mere sight of him triggered a storm of emotions,