#Chapter 246: Burning Fires

Hannah When my sobs finally subsided, Noah sat up with me still in his arms, his hands deftly brushing my tear-soaked hair back from my face. I sniffled, trying to regain my composure as I smoothed down his shirt, which was now wrinkled and damp from my outburst. “I’m sorry,” I hiccuped weakly. “For hitting you, I mean. I shouldn’t have lost control like that.” Noah shook his head, a sad smile playing on his lips. “I think I deserved it after everything I put you through.” He sighed heavily and looked away for a moment. “I wish I had realized what was happening sooner. You didn’t need to suffer for so long because of my blindness.” I swallowed hard, unsure of how to respond. Part of me wanted to tell him it wasn’t his fault, that Zoe had manipulated him. But another part, the part still raw and bleeding from months of pain and rejection, couldn’t quite seem to let go so easily. When I remained silent, Noah took a deep breath, his hands finding mine. His to