Chapter 21

When Whitney heard the news that Cody had given up his inheritance, she was genuinely surprised. Though she had already let go of the past, she couldn't help feeling a trace of melancholy. It wasn't surprising that someone as proud as Cody would never come looking for her after that. What she hadn't expected was that he would be willing to give up all his power and wealth. She didn't know what he was trying to prove, but none of it had anything to do with her anymore. Whitney reached out to Kieran and asked to meet. Now, she shared secrets she had buried for nearly two years as Kieran watched her. "It wasn't your fault," he said gently. "The worst thing you can do in a relationship is not know where to draw the line. He's the one who chose someone else. If anyone should regret it, it's him, not you." Whitney paused in her steps and turned to look at him. The streetlight cast soft shadows across his lashes. There was no pity in his eyes, just quiet certainty, as if he was stati