Chapter 0189

~SIERRA~

They say one shall never forget their first love, and Damian happened to be mine. I know I've lived the past five years forgetting him, but here I am, ready to kiss him, or will I? I brought myself back to my senses as I opened my eyes, which I didn't realize were closed, then pulled away. No, I couldn't let him do this; I was here for my children, not myself.

I don't care if he did it to protect me; he still hurt me, and a normal person would have spoken to me about it. Yes, he saved my life, and that is the only reason I'm giving him a chance with my children.

There was silence for a moment. I could feel the tension growing between us. “About Cassie,” I tried to clear the tension.

“Hmm...” he hummed and moved backward. I looked up so I could see his face, and I saw a hint of hurt in his eyes. Well, I've never imagined this day—a day where I would reject Damian and he would be hurt. It was always vice versa; Damian was the one to reject me, and I was the one hurt.

“Do you kn