Xavier’s footsteps echoed through the house, each one heavier than the last. The weight of the day—of the conversations, the betrayal—pressed on him like a physical burden.No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t shake the images of Calla, smiling and carefree, caught in the arms of Drake and his parents. The pictures replayed in his mind, each one a fresh stab, reminding him just how far Calla had gone to cut him out. How she’d chosen them over him.As he made his way down the hallway, his eyes instinctively darted toward the living room. There she was—Calla. Curled up on the sofa, her face soft and peaceful in sleep. The sight of her, so untroubled, unleashed a wave of emotions: love, hurt, anger. But the anger burned brightest, a wildfire consuming his chest and threatening to take over.Xavier stopped in his tracks, standing there silently, staring at her. His jaw clenched, fists tightening at his sides. He didn’t want this confrontation—he didn’t want to lose his temper—but the
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