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Drink A Poison From The Same Vine

Jean swallowed hard, glancing nervously around the room before dragging his gaze back to her. His heart pounded in his chest as if it was trying to break free. He took a deep breath, summoned his inner strength, and began to speak.

"Anna," he said, his voice trembling. "There's...there's something you should know." He paused, gathering his thoughts. "I'm to wed Lady Yessica."

The words hung in the air between them like a guillotine, slicing through the silence. He watched as Anna's expression shifted. Her eyes welled up with tears, and she bit her lip to prevent a sob from escaping. Jean felt a pang of guilt, his heart aching as he witnessed the heartbreak on Anna's face.

"I... I didn't want you to find out this way," he added, his voice barely above a whisper. "But I believe you deserved to hear it from me. Anna, I'm so sorry."

He turned away, unable to bear the sight of her pain, his own heart mirroring her torment.

Anna looked at Jean, her eyes filled with unshed tears. She took a
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