Chapter Thirty Two: You Are Nothing
Veronica’s POV
Bruno's gaze never wavered, his eyes bore into mine with an intensity that made my heart race. His jaw clenched, and his voice was low and detached when he finally spoke.
"You're nothing, Veronica. Just an acquaintance."
The words hit me like a slap in the face. I felt a stinging sensation in my eyes as tears threatened to spill over. I took a step back, trying to process the harsh reality of our situation.
"An acquaintance?" I repeated, my voice barely above a whisper.
Bruno nodded, his expression unyielding. "That's all you are. Someone I know, someone I occasionally... indulge in."
I felt a lump form in my throat as I struggled to comprehend the depth of his words. Indulge in. It was a cold, calculated term, devoid of any emoti
