“No, Vanessa.”
Damian stood and removed her hands from his. His touch was gentle, but final.
He looked pained, but not angry. “Vanessa… I’m sorry. But my heart only beats for Ellie. It always did. I refused to admit it because of my pride. But after she left, I realized I am deeply in love with her.”
Vanessa’s tears spilled faster. His words felt like cold water on her bare skin. Her voice cracked. “So you give up on us? Just like that? After everything I did for you?”
She pressed a hand to her chest. “Three years, Damian. I waited three years while you were married to her. I stayed quiet. I stayed loyal. Was my love worth nothing?”
Her gaze shifted to Cole and Mark. “You all think I’m the villain. But I loved him too. I made mistakes because I was jealous. Because I was scared of los
