Chapter 4

Austyn took out the matching pendants, handing one to Zachary while gently fastening the other at Alayna's waist.

Seeing them standing together like that made my eyes sting.

I could no longer endure it.

Rising from my seat, I said, "I'm feeling a little tired. I'll return to the Berry estate first. Please continue enjoying the evening."

Without another glance back, I walked out of the estate.

No one saw that the moment I passed through the gates, tears flooded my vision and turned the city lights into trembling blurs.

I thought I'd never feel that ache for him again.