He Made A Mistake

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CHAPTER 118

~Valerie's POV~

I didn't answer Dristan, nor apologise, explain, or make excuses.

I just walked past.

But my heart pounded so loud I couldn't ignore it—not even after he was gone.

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~Dristan's POV~

Ever since I'd watched Valerie disappear down that path without a word, I hadn't been able to settle.

Not once.

I paced the length of my room for the tenth time that hour, the wood creaking under my bare feet. The air felt heavy, too thick, like I was choking on silence. 

I hadn't even bothered with a full shirt—just joggers and a sleeveless black singlet clung to my skin, sweat clinging to my neck, but I didn't stop moving.

Am I not doing enough?

The question echoed again and again, and I hated that I didn't have an answer. I'd shown her my interest.