Chapter 78

I stood there, my heart racing as the door slammed shut behind Casma. A mix of anger and confusion swirled inside me, but as the silence settled in, I felt a pang of regret creeping in. I never wanted to hurt her like this.

I stared at the closed door, her final words echoing in my mind. “I wish I never met you.” They hit me like a punch to the gut. I had pushed her away with my harshness, and now she was gone, leaving behind a void that felt unbearable. I wanted to call after her, to tell her I was sorry, to explain that I didn’t mean it, but the words got stuck in my throat.

Instead, I just stood there, feeling the emptiness of the room wrap around me like a shroud. The weight of my actions pressed down on me, and I realized how much I had taken her presence for granted. I felt lost, like a part of me had just walked out the door with her. The anger that had fueled my outburst faded, leaving behind a deep sense of loneliness. I knew I had to make things right, but the thought of f