"Do you still love him, Bella?"
Julius.
I parted my lips, wanting to deny it, wanting to tell him that I had moved on, that I had left that part of my life behind. But the words wouldn’t come.
I didn’t still love Julius. At least, I didn’t think I did. But what was this hesitation? Why couldn’t I just say it?
Jesse pulled away slightly, just enough to look into my eyes. His expression was unreadable, but the slight furrow in his brows told me enough. He was hurt.
"You won’t answer me?" His voice was quieter now, but there was an edge to it.
I turned my gaze back to the water, avoiding his eyes. "It’s not that simple, Jesse."
He let out a bitter laugh, stepping back entirely. The loss of his warmth sent a cold chill down my spine.
"It is that simple, Bella." "Either you love him or
