The world became quiet with only the sound of my anxious heart and Zero’s heavy breathing left. Unfazed by the amount of concern he showed, I remained staring at him, my gaze turning apathetic from looking surprised.
When I cut ties with him that morning, I honestly thought that was the last time I would ever see him until we crossed paths again in the future by chance. I thought it would take us months or maybe years. And since I had finally acknowledged my feelings for him, my heart should at least be happy to see him, but it only shattered into pieces even more.
“Paislee,” Zero called my name again as he hurriedly walked over. His eyes immediately searched for something in my face until they locked with mine.
The warmth coming from his gaze couldn’t win against the cold chill that wa
