Chapter 13

I could almost hear the thunderous roar inside his head:

"You were about to jump off a damn bridge for me, and now you're telling me you don't love me?"

I looked him straight in the eyes and admitted frankly,

"That's right. I never considered doing something as stupid as jumping off a bridge for you."

"That night by the river, I was just looking for an excuse, waiting for Jaxon to come and take me away."

Dashiell froze, and it seemed like the whole world stopped spinning.

After a long pause, his eyes bulging with rage, he practically spat out each word:

"So that night in the dorm, the person sleeping in Jaxon's bed was you?"

I nodded calmly.

"Dashiell, I wish you happiness."

"Remember what I said that day? From now on, I'll never cling to you again."

"I'll never go back on those words."

With that, I didn't even spare him another glance.

I took Jaxon's hand, ready to leave:

"Aria, let's go. I want to see our new home."