#Chapter 234: Unrequited Love

The air was thick with tension as the camera continued to roll, capturing our lives for an audience whose hunger for closure drove the charade. I faced Bruce, desperation etched into every line of my face, as I attempted to plead with a man whose heart seemed shrouded in shadows. "You won't harm me," I insisted, my voice shaky yet determined. "You care about me. Admit it." Bruce's gaze bore into mine, his expression inscrutable. For a fleeting moment, I held my breath, hoping against hope that he'd buy into my deceit. "You're dumb if you really believe that," Bruce sneered, his tone tinged with condescension. “I guess so,” I stated. “I’ve had my fair share of hurt, but certain things are clear to me now.” When he raised an eyebrow, I nearly lost some of my resolve. Either he wasn’t getting it, or I wasn’t pushing hard enough. I squared my shoulders, my voice tinged with a feigned resolve. "I've let go of him, Bruce. If he wants to come, that’s on him, but I want to start anew. An