Chapter 41

Aaron stood there for a moment, his hand still on the doorknob, the weight of Ganaesly's rejection settling over him. He understood now. He was the enemy. He was the one who had betrayed Hilary, the one who had hurt her, the one who had caused her so much pain.

He was the one who had broken her trust, the one who had made her father furious, the one who had caused so much havoc in her life. He was the one who had made Ganaesly turn against him, the one who had made her become his enemy.

He felt a pang of guilt, a wave of remorse, a surge of regret. He had been so selfish, so blind, so foolish. He had taken Hilary's love for granted, he had thought his feelings were more important than hers, he had thought he could get away with breaking her heart.

But he had been wrong. He had been so wrong.

He walked back to his car, his head bowed, his shoulders slumped, his heart heavy with sorrow. He had to find Hilary, he had to apologize, he had to make things right. He had to f