Chapter 11

Jolene crawled up from the ground, her eyes fixed on mine, brimming with hope.

"Jolene, your recent behavior has caused me nothing but trouble. Because of you, I've been cussed out by the neighbors for a whole week. Are you finally done with this nonsense? I absolutely despise you."

I stared at her coldly, my face showing undisguised disgust.

But how could I just throw away five years of feelings? It had taken me a full seven years just to win her over in the first place.

"After" Jolene's face contorted in pain, her voice trembling.

"Lately, my dreams have been filled with all our beautiful memories. I don't know why I messed everything up. It's only after losing you that I realized you were the one I truly loved."

"What I felt for Garrison wasn't love at all, just stubbornness. Everything that's happened recently has gradually woken me up. I know I've made a lot of mistakes, but I promise you, I'll treat you right from now on."