NOAH'S POV - As I rushed to park my car in front of my father's imposing house, the weight of the past ten days pressed heavily on my shoulders. Each day had felt like an eternity as the media frenzy surrounding our so-called relationship reached a fever pitch. It seemed that no matter what Alison and I did, we couldn't escape the relentless scrutiny of the paparazzi and gossip columns. I couldn't help but let out a hollow laugh as I caught sight of Alison standing at the entrance, her nerves palpable as she anxiously nibbled on her nails. Despite her efforts to appear composed, there was a vulnerability in her stance that tugged at my heartstrings. Ten days. It had been ten days since the news broke, and yet it felt like a lifetime. Every moment of our lives had been dissected and anal

