CHAPTER 284

ARIA’S POV

I owe Adam my life, and the weight of that debt settles heavily on my shoulders. The moment he saved me flashes through my mind, a stark reminder of the selflessness that drove him to risk everything for me. So, I make the decision that I know will change everything; I shall move in with him as soon as he is discharged.

Returning home, I start the familiar process of packing my belongings. The room feels different now, filled with the ghosts of our past and the uncertainty of our future. Each item I pack carries a memory, a fragment of the life I once shared with Adam. As I fold clothes and wrap keepsakes, I am reminded of the life we built together and the cracks that eventually caused it to crumble. This time, though, there's a resolve in me, to face whatever comes our way.

My father enters my room, his face a mask of concern and determination.

“Aria, dear… We need to talk.”

“Sure, Dad.”

“Are you certain you’re doing the right thing?”

“Yes, Dad. Don’t worry about me.”

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