chapter eighty five

IRIS'S POINT OF VIEW

As Max's best friend, I had been waiting for her to finally confess her feelings to Red for what felt like ages. So when Max told me that she had finally done it, I was ecstatic for her. I had always known that Max and Red had a special connection, and I couldn't wait for them to finally be together.

But when Max shared that Red had turned her down, I was shocked. I had always assumed that Red felt the same way about Max, but it seemed that I was wrong. My heart ached for Max, and I could see the disappointment and sadness written all over her face.

I wanted to comfort her, to tell her that everything would be okay, but I didn't know what to say. I knew that Max had been holding onto her feelings for a long time, and it must have been devastating for her to be rejected.

But despite the pain she was feeling, Max remained strong. She told me that she understood Red's decision and that she still valued their friendship above all else. I admired her resilience and str