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377 Kindness Always Returns

"Emily."

Jackson's voice called her by her real name, not the new identity she had so carefully crafted.

"Is this your way of telling me, yet again, that you're rejecting me?"

His words, heavy with frustration, caught Miranda off guard. She stood still, unable to find the right words. She had explained herself so many times before. Each time felt more futile than the last.

Jackson sighed, exasperation lining his tone. “I just don’t get it... Why...”

"Jackson, I'm sorry."

"No, no, please," he interrupted sharply. "I can’t stand hearing ‘sorry’ or ‘thank you’ from you. It makes us feel like strangers—like we’re not even friends anymore."

Miranda paused, feeling the weight of his words. "If you still want to, we can stay friends. Or if you prefer, we can be strangers. Whatever you decide, I’ll respect it."

Jackson’s frustration mounted, and he looked ready to hit something. "Alright, alright, I’m done. I’m hanging up now."

"Jackson, are you sure you’re okay?"

"I just need some time to cl
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