Chapter 9

Aaron's face was etched with distress as he heard my response. He vigorously shook his head, "That's not why I'm refusing to accept your decision to end things."

I let out a scornful laugh, "For heaven's sake, Aaron, just let me go!"

He briefly shut his eyes before reopening them, "I couldn't rest while you were away. Do you think I'd react like that if I didn't care for you deeply?"

I let out an exasperated sigh, "You're still avoiding what I asked."

"Please come back to me, Zoe. I long for the nights we spent together and the mornings we shared."

My eyebrows furrowed as I replied sarcastically, "You mean the nights and mornings you shared with Hannah?"

Bewilderment crossed his face as he inquired, "What are you talking about?"

I shook my head in disbelief, "Just a fortnight ago, I caught you and Hannah snuggled up on our bed!"