Emma took a deep breath, gripping the phone tightly in her hand. Her pulse pounded in her ears as she tried to steady herself. Alexander’s concerned voice filtered through the line, breaking her thoughts.
“Emma, talk to me. What are you thinking?”
She exhaled slowly, standing up from the couch. “I’m done being her victim, Alexander. I won’t let Chloe keep me in the past anymore.”
“You don’t have to do this alone,” he said, his voice gentle but firm. “We can face her together.”
Emma hesitated. The “we” felt heavy, loaded with emotions and memories she wasn’t sure she was ready to unpack. But at the same time, she realized that facing Chloe wasn’t just about the manipulations or the breakup. It was about reclaiming her own sense of control.
“Maybe,” she said cautiously. “But I need to d
