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The Weight of Decisions

Author: Sarah Ovvens
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-14 23:00:10

The night was heavy with silence. Xavier sat in the front yard, the cool air surrounding him as he leaned back in the old wooden chair. The soft rustling of leaves and the distant chirping of crickets were the only sounds that kept him company. His eyes were focused on the dark sky above, the stars distant and faint, much like the clarity he desperately sought in his life.

He knew what he wanted—what his heart truly yearned for. Bella. He loved her. There was no denying that now. Everything about her made him feel alive, made him feel seen in a way no one ever had before. She was gentle, kind, and understanding—everything Ember wasn’t. But that didn't make the situation any easier.

Xavier had made a commitment to Ember, one he couldn’t simply walk away from. The guilt gnawed at him constantly. How could he break the promise he had made, knowing how deeply Ember how deeply Ember was involved with him? Yet, the more he thought about it, the more he realized Ember wasn’t the one. He didn
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