After Noelle’s shocking confession, an uncomfortable silence filled the room. One by one, the others left without a word. Their expressions ranged from shock to disappointment, but none of them dared to speak.
Elenora was the last to leave, her gaze lingering on me before she softly closed the door.
Now it was just the three of us: Noelle, Samuel, and me. The silence was loud, thick with tension that none of us seemed willing to break. I kept my eyes fixed on my hands, afraid of what I might see if I looked up.
Finally, Samuel spoke, his voice calm but resolute. “I don’t care what you feel, Noelle. I’m in love with Kimberly. Just Kimberly.”
My heart skipped a beat. Heat rushed to my cheeks, and I couldn’t help but blush. His words filled me with pride and a sense of reassurance I hadn’
