Chapter 92:Gavin POV: You'll watch I was so lost in thought that I barely noticed the drive. I ended up taking a taxi to Iris’s house that evening. My mind was tangled with one person—Lyric. I wanted to talk to her. Apologize. Hold her. Tell her I was sorry. But I couldn’t. Aunt Stephanie had made her decision, and until I proved her wrong, I had to respect it. I pulled up to the Apatow estate, killed the engine, and walked through the front gate. In the garden, I found Iris and her parents seated around a glass table, wine glasses in hand, dressed like they were expecting guests—not lounging at home. &nb
Chapter 91:You abandoned her "G-Gavin…" At the sound of his name, Gavin was overcome with emotion. Tears welled up in his eyes until I could no longer see their color—just a glistening blur of pain and relief. "Yes, baby," he choked out, his voice cracking as he cupped my face gently in his hands. He brushed a few strands of hair away from my forehead and whispered, "Say my name again, baby. Please." My heart pounded so hard it echoed in my ears. The room spun slightly as anxiety took over. I hesitated—what if I couldn't make a sound again? "You can do it," he urged softly, nodding with encouragement. "You’ve said it twice already. Just one more time, baby. One more."
LYRIC SPENCER POV "Lyric." I heard a familiar voice call out to me—Gavin. My eyes opened instantly, and I frantically searched the room for him. But he wasn’t there. Nobody was. I was alone. An IV line ran into my arm, a cast weighed down my right leg. I tried to raise it, but the pain shot straight to my brain. I gave up the idea instantly. I might have sprained my ankle—or even broken a bone. But instead of my leg, the memory of Gavin kissing Emilia played on repeat in my head. Like rain bursting from swollen clouds, I erupted into tears. Loud and unashamed. "Lyric, baby," my aunt rushed in and pulled my upper body into her arms. I buried myself in her chest, wrapping my arms tightly around her.
Chapter 89: I am sorry Lyric's POV Two Months Later The days flew faster than time itself. It felt like I was being swallowed whole by a volcano. I was back to ignoring Gavin Hawkins in the hallway—though I didn’t really need to. He avoided me too. Completely. Like we never happened. Not even a glance. That hurt more than the breakup. It hurt so much that I ran out of math class just to cry in the bathroom. Aunt was right—it was too early. We were too young. Without Alessio’s threat looming over us, life went back to normal. Aunt even got a new job that paid better. But the school play moved slowly. Too slowly. It was harder than ever to watch Gavin and Emilia act like lovers. They got the lead roles. He had auditioned for something else, but somehow still ended up as Mr. Darcy. I was cast as one of Elizabeth’s sisters—a character rewritten as mute, for diversity. And Viktor, he played Liam—Mr. Darcy’s second cousin. Today was the day I’d been
Chapter 88: Breaking up with you Lyric POV "A lady back there asked if I could give her a drink since she's 'lack toast and tell her aunt,'" Viktor said over the counter, his eyes crinkling with amusement. I stared at him blankly, barely registering his laughter. "She meant lactose intolerant," he added, letting out a deep chuckle. I didn’t laugh. I wasn’t in the mood for jokes. My mind was too preoccupied with my fight with Gavin yesterday. What did he mean by what he said? Shaking off my thoughts, I left the counter to prepare the order Viktor handed me. My body moved on autopilot, my mind still trapped in yesterday’s argument. Then suddenly—pain. Hot coffee spilled over my hand, scalding my skin. The cup hit the floor with a shatter, but I didn’t scream. I didn’t even flinch. I only stared at the mess, the burning sensation barely registering through the numbness inside me. "Lyric, are you hurt?" Viktor’s voice was tight with concern as he hurr
Chapter 87: Who gave you that title? LYRIC SPENCER POV My hands trembled as I sat on the bleachers, clutching the edge of my phone like it was the only thing keeping me grounded. The crowd was still buzzing with energy after the win, but my focus was gone. I didn’t hear the cheers. I didn’t see the flashing lights. I couldn’t feel anything but the weight in my chest. He saw. I knew it the moment I looked up and saw Gavin’s face on the ice. The way his expression fell. The way his shoulders dropped like the air had been knocked out of him. He saw Viktor kiss me. And he thought I let it happen. I swallowed hard, trying not to cry, but the tears blurred everything—my screen, the rink, the people. I wanted to go to him, explain, scream if I had to, but I couldn't even speak. All I had was this goddamn phone, and I couldn’t get close enough in time. I tried to follow him after the ceremony, but the crowd was too thick, and he disappeared before I cou