Chapter 9: The Truth Comes Out

Alex finally admitted everything.
Not because he wanted to.
Because Valerie's phone records were discovered.
Messages.
Calls.
Late-night conversations.
Months of emotional attachment.
Months of lies.
He came to my apartment.
"I never meant to hurt you."
I looked at him.
"But you did."
"I love you."
I shook my head.
"You love the version of me who forgives everything."
He froze.
"Lucy..."
"No."
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I opened the door.
"You don't get to call this love anymore."