66. Flashback : Pre-Reconciliate

Krystal's POV

"What do you mean by change? The way I see it... he's still the same," Aaron said.

I glanced at Aaron sharply. Why was there a pause in his sentence? Didn't that mean Aaron wasn't sure of his own words either?

I took another swig of the vodka in my hand.

The burning sensation as it passed through my throat made me frown. But I couldn't stop.

"You're a traitor, Aaron. I can hear the unsure tone in your words. You must have realized something was wrong, but you kept quiet!" I exclaimed in annoyance.

Aaron, next to me, looked down deeply. "I don't know. No one knows Richard's heart but Richard himself. All I can see is that Richard is still a man who loves you and would do anything for you.

This is the kind of love you can't understand, Krystal. Because you're selfish. Your selfishness keeps you from seeing things that are already on display."

I felt annoyed at Aaron's words. Half of me realized that it was the truth and that only added to my frustration.

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