Chapter 80: No More Regrets

Maya At night, in the profound silence and engulfing darkness, my anger began to dissipate, leaving me to question my actions with Nate. Was it right to deny him a chance to speak, to explain his reasons? Deep down, I knew I didn't need Nate to repeatedly affirm his love for me. I was aware he'd turn the world upside down for me and do whatever it took to stay with me—I didn't need confirmation of that. Yet, in my rage and the onslaught of horrific memories from the past, my insecurities and fears took over, and I said things I should never have uttered. Listening to the silence on the other side of the door, I realized Nate had left some time ago, probably thinking it best to give me space as I did everything possible to shut him out. Now, all I wanted was to be in his arms again. I needed to understand his reasons. Why did he let them stay here, knowing everything they had put me through? Slowly, I gathered myself from the floor, wiping the tears from my cheeks, and opened my bedroom