Chapter 96

Sofia The coffee shop buzzed with faint chatter, the clinking of cups and soft murmurs weaving a comforting symphony around the chaos brewing in my chest. It was an ordinary day for everyone else. For me, it was the unraveling of truths that left my soul raw. Arsen’s words hung heavy in the air, a weight I wasn’t sure I could carry. He told me everything. Even the things I didn’t want to know. “You didn’t have a goddamn clue,” he said, his smirk sharp as a blade. “I controlled everything that had to do with you, Bella. I’ve had your back when you needed me most, and you thought I didn’t care, didn’t you?” I opened my mouth to respond, but he cut me off, again. His dark eyes gleamed with satisfaction, reveling in his power over the moment. “Funny? I highly disagree with that, Bella Mia.” “Would you stop cutting me off!” My voice rose sharply, loud enough to turn a few heads. Heat flared in my cheeks, both from frustration and embarrassment. His laughter faded, but the smugness in his ex