Willow
I feel guilty for lying to Jack, but what else could I have told him, that my parents were threatening to destroy his career and his family if I didn't end things with him?
Maybe I'm being selfish by not heeding my parents warning, but I am not one to back down from a fight. I will not let them ruin the one good thing in my life that I got without their influence or knowledge.
I was floored by the concern swimming in his gaze when he walked into my class in search of me, but I shouldn't have been surprised, not when he has shown me time and time again how much he loves me.
After Jack left, the teacher continued with the class like nothing happened, and I am grateful to have the attention off me.
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Days passed, but the tension at home with my parents didn't let up. Although M
