CHAPTER 151

The rustle of leaves and the distant hum of city life from the park had always been a solace for me. But today, it felt totally different.

The weight of everything that had happened—the betrayal, the confusion, and the overwhelming sadness—had finally caught up with me.

I sat on the cold bench, my arms wrapped around myself, trying to hold back the tears that threatened to spill over. But it was no use. I could feel my emotions swirling inside me, a tempest that I couldn’t control. Each memory of Leon—his smile, his touch, his laugh—felt like a knife twisting in my heart.

How could someone who meant so much to me cause me so much pain?

The thought was unbearable, and I squeezed my eyes shut, hoping that when I opened them, this nightmare would be over. But when I heard the faint sound of a car approaching, reality came crashing back. I knew it was Aunt Lou and Uncle George. They must have been worried sick after I disappeared without a word.

I didn’t want them to see me like this