Julian panicked.
The last shred of arrogance and composure crumbled. He stepped forward and tried to wrap his arms around me.
"I don't accept this. Mia, I won't let you go. Seven years doesn't just end because you say so. I mean it. I regret everything. I can't do this without you."
"Can't do this without me?" A short laugh escaped me. "Where was that thought when you had Chloe? I built everything with you from nothing. I kept myself for you and believed every word of your platonic lie. I gave you everything I had, and you never once valued any of it.
"Now that I've made up my mind to walk away, you suddenly can't stand to lose me. Your devotion, Julian. It's revolting."
Every word landed exactly where I aimed it. Whatever hope he still clung to shattered.
Arthur approached with sec
