Jordan Despite my wish for Alexander to leave me alone, I couldn't believe he hadn't tried to contact me. It had probably only been a day, but it felt like an eternity. My heart was shattered, and I didn't think I could endure this much pain. Regret gnawed at me immediately after leaving his apartment, but I knew I couldn't go back. I hated how much he saw through me. He knew I was scared, and I resented that he could see it. I was typically a brave person who faced challenges head-on. I never ran from challenges, but this one seemed overwhelmingly daunting. I knew he would never understand, and it hurt to think he'd never forgive me. All I wanted was to run back to him, to be held in his arms. In a moment of weakness, I attempted to return. I had to talk to him, and something inside me

