Stephanie's POV:
I let the cold shower wash over my head, calming my nerves. Aiden’s words from last night kept replaying in my mind. I couldn’t deny it—his words hurt me more than I wanted to admit. What I couldn’t understand was why it hurt this much. He barely knew me, yet he said such hateful things, as if he despised me with every fiber of his being. Why did he hate me so much?
But that was no longer my concern. I wouldn’t let him get under my skin again. Ignoring him was the best option. It was better that way. After all, we were nothing more than strangers.
After finishing my shower, I stepped out of the bathroom and glanced at the clock. It was 6:30 a.m. I had woken up unusually early, but then again, I hadn’t been able to sleep all night. My mind had been restless, constantly c
