Allison "Allie" Brooks never doubted that she had loved Nicholas "Nick" Lawson.
Childhood sweethearts, ten years of shared memories, laughter, and heartache.
But as Nick stared at her, his voice trembling with emotion, she felt a hollow ache in her chest. His question hung in the air, unanswered. Finally, she whispered, “I don’t know anymore, Nick.”
Nick’s jaw clenched, his fists tightening at his sides. His eyes darkened, the flicker of hope extinguished. “Is it because of Liam Hart?” he demanded, his voice sharp.
Allie hesitated but answered honestly. “Yes, Nick. Liam… he’s different. He makes me feel…” She trailed off, tears welling in her eyes. “I’m sorry. We can’t go back to what we were. Please, forget me and move on.”
Nick turned his back to her, his shoulders trembling slightl
