Olivia POVThe air felt stifling as I stared at Matt instead of giving him an answer to his request. I hadn’t expected to see him tonight, not after everything that had happened. A part of me had convinced itself that whatever fragile thread still connected us had been severed long ago.“Olivia,” Again, his voice was soft but carried a weight that made my chest tighten. “Can we talk? Just for a moment. Alone, please.”I wanted to say no. The words were right there, ready to escape my lips, but they caught in my throat when Zara gripped my arm and leaned close, whispering, “You should go. He looks like he really needs to talk to you.”I shook my head, panic bubbling beneath my calm facade. “Zara, I can’t—”“Of course, you can,” she interrupted, her tone light but firm as she began nudging me toward the door. “Don’t make the poor guy wait. Besides, it’s obvious he cares about you.”If only she knew the truth.I glanced back at Zara, trying to convey my desperation without words, but her
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