Chapter 130: Soft-hearted After All

"I think it's over between me and Zachary." The words tumbled out before I could stop them. Naomi blinked, stunned. "What? You two were doing fine. Why would you break up now?" I let out a long breath, trying to steady my voice. "I told him everything. About my family, about the mess with Kevin. If I was dating him with marriage in mind, I had to be honest. He'd find out sooner or later anyway." Saying it out loud still stung. It wasn't like I wanted things to end this way, but Zachary deserved the truth. He had the right to decide if he wanted a future with someone like me, baggage and all. "Serena, why?" Naomi groaned, running her hands through her hair. "Why would you dump all that on him now?" "Because hiding it wouldn't change anything. It wouldn't be fair to him, Naomi. If he decides I'm too much to handle, that's his choice. Not mine." I met her eyes, and the concern there nearly undid me. I knew she meant well, but there was no going back now. "I'm not saying you should lie," N