The moment she opened her mouth, it was like drawing swords— No warmth, no room for compromise. Kyle was pierced by her icy tone, but he didn’t get angry. He bent his long legs and knelt on one knee by her bed. “Baby, I know I was wrong. I truly know I messed up. Please give me a chance to make it right. I swear, for the rest of my life, I’ll never hurt you again.” His voice was full of raw emotion, eyes almost brimming with tears. Candice, however, remained utterly unmoved— as cold and detached as if she'd drunk a potion of forgetfulness. “You don’t need to make anything right. You were simply staying true to your desires. You’ve had a great time dating these past six months, haven’t you? Keep enjoying it. As for me, I’m letting you go.” “…” Kyle felt her words slice through hi

