Chapter 033
Emilia's POV
It's challenging to articulate the sensation of having your heart torn between two unattainable options. After that talk with Niklas, every day felt like a relentless wave rushing over me, dragging me under and leaving me out of breath. His words stuck with me. The assurances. He claimed to love me. They were so beautiful that they haunted me. However, there was a chilly side of me that didn't believe them.
I was aware that I couldn't continue living this way. Between the security of staying put and the anxiety of the unknown, I found myself torn between him and my family. But which decision was correct? Would it make a difference at all? I was afraid I would make a mistake.
My sleep had been poor. I always saw his face when I closed my eyes— his eyes filled wi
