167. Never Left

Haley didn't like where this was going.

Somehow, she dreaded what the future had in store.

She just realized that she'd fallen for the wrong person all this time,

And Liam was here, telling her nothing mattered, still begging her to come back home.

Haley couldn't deny that she'd gotten used to loving Liam.

A love that had shattered her heart beyond repair.

Despite the truths coming out, she doubted if the scars would ever heal.

“W- Why did you come?” She forced the words out, struggling to sound normal.

Liam stared into her eyes and she stared back, the pool of emotions in his eyes drowning her.

“For you…” He stated, taking her hands in his. “Please believe me, Haley… I'll treat you better this time. Forget the harsh words I said earlier.”

His assumption that she was intentionally making him jealous?

Him calling her dumb which earned him a slap?

Haley had totally forgotten that already, bigger problems taking up the space in her mind.

She forcefully extricated her hands from his