Chapter 109

CHRISTIAN “I love you, Veronica.”—That was all I could utter at the moment, silencing the entire atmosphere. Veronica stared at me incredulously, her cerulean eyes wide with disbelief as I met her gaze. I, too, experienced a state of disbelief. Her unexpected confession left me stunned and struggling to process the information; it felt surreal. I had so much to tell her, so many questions, but when she was leaving, I just had to stop her and finally say what I always wanted to: I love her. and I love her so freaking badly. “I love you.” I whispered again, and a profound sense of relief washed over me; it felt as though all my aches and suffering had vanished magically. Veronica, however, reacted differently. She struggled to free herself from my grip, her eyes blazing with fury. “This isn't going to work anymore, Christian. This is your facade just to play with my heart again, so I don't file for Zeon's custody, isn't it? I will not let you crash me down again!” She struggled against m