~ASH~ As I stepped into the room, my gaze shifted from Justin to Amanda, memories flooding back and my hand involuntarily clenched into a fist. “Hello Ash,” Amanda greeted, her smile appearing insincere. She had always been good at pretending, masking her true intentions. I shifted my focus from her to Allison, who avoided making eye contact. “What are you doing here, Amanda?” I finally spoke, my tone tinged with suspicion as I awaited her inevitable lies. “I was in town, so I thought I’d stop by and say hello,” she replied casually. Her nonchalance only fueled the fire of resentment burning within me. How could she sit there so shamelessly, acting as if things were normal between us? If only she knew the depth of my hatred for her, she would have heeded my warning and stayed far aw

