Chapter 119: Reunited Hearts

The clock struck midnight, casting a haunting stillness over the room. I found myself unable to rest, my thoughts consumed by the tumultuous events that had brought me to this point. The pale moonlight filtered through the curtains, casting ethereal shadows upon the walls. I turned my gaze towards the bed, where Herodotus lay still, his eyes fixed upon the ceiling as he slumbered.

A sense of unease shrouded me, driving me to seek solace in the comfort of my phone. I reached under my pillow and retrieved it, feeling the cool touch of the device in my hands. With trembling fingers, I unlocked my phone, revealing a flood of notifications. Ignoring them all, I navigated to the messenger app, my heart pounding with anticipation.

Theron's name appeared on the search bar, and a mixture of excitement and fear coursed through my veins. Memories of our clandestine meetings, stolen glances, and secret whispers flashed before my eyes. My mind brought me again to who he really was to me. He was my