Chapter 311

"But at some point, I realized that your sharp, distant attitude is just your way of keeping people out. Especially after I learned about your situation in the Taylor family, I couldn't help but feel both sorry for you and... drawn to you. The way you smirk with that defiant look, the confidence in your posture, that unbothered vibe, and once in a while, when you genuinely smile... it hits me right in the chest and throws my heart into chaos." "Back when we went camping and I heard you got hurt, I was at the hospital and all I could think about was—what if I never see that girl again? The one who always challenged me, pissed me off like it was her job. The thought crushed me—like someone took a chunk out of my heart. That's when I knew. I'd fallen for you..." "When I heard you'd woken up, I was genuinely relieved. And once I was sure of what I feel, truly sure... I ended things with Mara." Cassandra didn't say a word. She just stood there quietly, face unreadable as always, like nothin