Ashlyn's POV
Sitting by the windowsill, I stared outside, my thoughts lost in the gray sky. Though things with Jasmine were finally cleared up, my heart still felt unbearably heavy.
I couldn't stop thinking about Xavier. What was he doing right now? Had he found my note? Did he even care? Was he relieved that I had walked out of his life? He must be—after all, he had Lily.
“Here.”
Jessica’s voice pulled me from my thoughts. She handed me a cup of coffee, the rich aroma of freshly brewed beans filling the air.
I took the mug, wrapping my hands around the warmth, letting it seep into my cold fingers. She sat beside me, her presence grounding me at the moment.
“You must be shocked knowing about me and Xavier,” I murmured, my gaze fixed on the dark liquid swirling in my cup.
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