Celeste ate her cake without looking up. "No."
Orion's frustration grew. "Then why didn't you tell me? Why did you go along with your parents to lie to me?"
Celeste finally set down her fork and knife, her bright eyes meeting his gaze directly. "Orion, from the moment I decided to study abroad, I had no intention of staying in touch with you. So whether you look for me or not, whether something happens to you or not—it has nothing to do with me."
Orion clenched his jaw, his words slipping out without much thought.
He let out a cold laugh. "Celeste, you've really mastered the art of revenge. Faking an accident?"
Celeste shrugged. "Orion, that's not what happened. I just got lucky this time, that's all."
Orion couldn't hold back anymore. His anger faded, his tone softening.
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