Chapter 094

Amelia

I sat beside Hayley at the park, watching Alexander laugh and play with Misty. Her words cut through the serene atmosphere.

"I still can't believe you just forgave him and let him back into your life," Hayley said, her tone laced with scepticism.

I shifted uncomfortably, defending my decision. "I didn't just forgive him, Hay. We're friends now."

Hayley raised an eyebrow. "Yeah, keep trying to convince yourself, Amelia. A man and a woman can't be friends."

I bristled at her doubt. "Says who?"

"If you two had no history, maybe it would've been possible. But come on, Amelia, I thought you wanted to move on from him."

Her words struck a chord, echoing my own uncertainties.

"I've come to realize that instead of trying to hate Alexander, maybe I should try forgiving him," I said, my voice barely above a whisper. "That way, moving on would be easier."

Hayley's eyes narrowed. "You could have told him to leave."

I bit back a bitter laugh. As if Alexander would have listened. Besides I