Chapter51:

Chapter 51 Sara's Point of View The evening sky was turning dark as I waited for Max in his study. My heart beat fast, nerves curling in my stomach, but I pushed them down. Tonight, I’d say what I’d held back for so long. Tonight, I’d make him see that I was ready to be everything for him, if only he’d let me. Finally, the door creaked open, and Max walked in, his face as cold and unreadable as ever. He barely glanced at me, his attention locked on some papers he’d brought in. “Max,” I said, voice soft yet steady. He looked up, clearly caught off guard. “What is it, Sara? I thought we discussed everything earlier.” But I shook my head. “No, Max. We haven’t discussed this,” I replied, stepping closer. I gathered all the courage I could, knowing I couldn’t keep living like this, clinging to some fragile hope that one day, he’d love me. “Max, I… I think it’s time we took the next step. Let’s get married.” The silence that followed was thick and icy, chilling me down to my bones. Max's fac