Samantha’s grip tightened on the staircase railing as Alexander’s words lingered in the air like a cruel echo. She stared at him, her lips parting as if to argue, to plead, but no sound came. Her pride wouldn’t allow it. Instead, she gave a bitter smile, one that didn’t reach her tear-streaked eyes. “If that’s what you believe, Alexander,” she said, her voice trembling, “then who am I to convince you otherwise?” Her words stung, cutting deeper than any accusation. Alexander’s fists clenched at his sides as he watched her descend the last few steps, her elegance a stark contrast to the chaos inside them both. Samantha walked past him, her heels clicking against the cold marble floor. The sound resonated like a countdown, a reminder that every step was taking her farther away from him. But just as she reached the door, she paused. “I loved you, Alexander,” she said without turning around. Her voice carried a raw vulnerability, one that made his chest tighten. “I still do. But lo
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