I nodded. “Yes. But next time, if you ever find yourself in such a situation, you must talk to Rylan first. You can’t let fear make your choices for you. You’re not alone, Alexandra. Don’t carry burdens like that on your own.”
She sobbed again, but this time it was softer, like the weight was lifting. “Thank you. Thank you, Lisa.”
I gave her a small and sad smile. “It’s alright.”
When I turned, my eyes found Rylan. He stood only a few steps away. He was watching me with something raw in his gaze. There was pain, love and hope.
My heart clenched. I took a step toward him, my words trembling. “Rylan… I’m so sorry. I doubted you. I doubted us. I should have known better. I should have trusted you. I should have known you could never cheat on me.”
His eyes softened instantly. He reached f
