THERON’S POV
Amaris sat quietly, her chest rising and falling with every unsteady breath as her tear-filled eyes fixed on me.
“Thank you,” she whispered, bowing her head.
I gently lifted her chin, making sure her eyes met mine. “Tell me everything what happened after I left for England.”
She bit her lower lip and gave a small nod. Her hand, visibly trembling, reached for the glass of water. She drank it quickly, swallowing down more than just the liquid. Then she set the glass aside and said, “Actually... I want to start earlier than that. You deserve to know what happened after I saw you in that classroom with your girlfriend.”
I didn’t want to go that far back. But I understood I owed her the chance to speak her truth. I drew in a slow breath. “All right. I’m listening.”
She cle
