(Scarlett’s POV)
"So you lied instead?"
"I didn't lie. I just didn't tell you I regained my memories.”
“It’s the same thing!”
“No.” He shakes his head, giving me a sad look. “It’s not the same thing, Letty. One is outright deceiving, saying to your face that I didn’t regain my memories. The other is withholding information to preserve what could have. A chance to start over.”
“Huh! A chance to start over? Do you even think that’s possible?”
“Why not?” His voice rises to match mine. "Because from where I'm standing, you're the one who has been lying. To yourself, to Dorian, to me. You've been pretending you don't still feel anything for me, when we both know you do."
“You’re wrong.”
“Am I?” He takes another step closer. "You stayed. Even though you're engaged to another man, even th
