Chapter 359

Inside, Riyana was sitting on the bed, her thoughts completely blank. Her body felt numb, like every emotion had burned itself out all at once. Then she heard the knock. She assumed it was Krit. Without thinking, she stood up and walked to the door. The moment she opened it, regret hit her instantly. Jabco stood there. Right in front of her. Close enough that she could see the tension in his face. Her hand tightened on the door handle. Neither of them spoke for a moment. She did not want to look at him anymore. Did not want to hear another word. The room itself felt too small with him standing there, too crowded with everything they had never resolved. She pulled the door sharply, ready to slam it shut. But Jabco moved faster. The door stopped with a dull thud when his palm caught it. Not aggressively, but firm enough to make it clear he would not let her shut him out that easily. The sound echoed in the quiet room, making Riyana’s heart jump. Before she could react properly, he pushed