Chapter 44: Forgiveness

"How dare you say that you love me?" Noah's words were sharp, cutting through the air like a knife.

"How can you stand there and claim to love me after all this time? You know how lonely I was, how I longed for even the smallest sign of affection from you. But you only remembered me when it suited you, when you needed someone to fill the void in your own life."

With a surge of strength fueled by his pent-up frustration, Noah pushed Adrian away, breaking free from his grasp. Tears streamed down both their faces, mingling with the raw emotion that filled the room.

"You have a family, Adrian, but I had no one," Noah continued, his voice wavering with emotion.