Novel Heirs 343

Menu Gently, I pried his hands away and wiped my tears. I refused to let him see me like this, to see how much his words still affected me.

But no matter how hard I tried to be cold, he always found my vulnerable side. And I hated that.

I met his gaze one last time, and in his eyes, I saw pain. Real, gut-wrenching pain.

Why was I even noticing that? Shouldn't I just ignore it?

"Move."

Kane exhaled sharply, shutting his eyes for a moment before reluctantly stepping back.

I turned, opening the door, but before stepping out, I murmured, “Stop wasting your time, Kane. I don't love you. And I never will again.”