Chapter 82

CHRISTIAN I drove my car to the seaside. I require some time to digest everything. Tonight, Veronica rejected my advances for the first time. It hurts as if a sharp dagger pierced through my heart. Why did she look so disappointed by my presence? What made her step back from me? Was it because of that Stan guy? Devastation rolled over me. It felt like I was drowning in the unknown. Despite my consistent efforts, Veronica remains unresponsive. Our meetings mostly bring out the worst in us. It no longer constitutes her first love. It felt like she just wanted me gone. Why is it too hard to accept me, Veronica? I stood alone on the beach, unable to understand Veronica's choices anymore. Should I give up on her and move on? Not that I never thought of this possibility, I just couldn't find myself to move on from her. If I even try to get away from her, my life feels so empty and shattered… Feeling quite disoriented, I returned to my car and drove back to my villa. The servants bowed and th