Chapter 32

“How am I supposed to love you? The White family went bankrupt because of you. My dad fell ill and ended up in the hospital. I gave you everything I had. And what did I get in return? Ethan, the only reason I came back was to get even. Now that I’ve seen you hit rock bottom like this, I can finally say—I’m satisfied. From now on, you and I are done.” “I’ve packed up everything. I’m moving out tonight.” “Oliver's yours now. Please… just take good care of him.” Lila forced herself to stay steady, but even turning away felt like walking barefoot on glass shards. Every step burned through her with pain that spread into her bones. “Lila… do you really hate me that much?” “Yes. I hate you so much I can't stand looking at you. I hate you so much I can't even bear to look at Oliver. That’s how deep it runs, Ethan. Face it—I stopped loving you a long time ago.” But it wasn’t true. None of it was really true. Inside, Lila was screaming at herself, denying every word. Her face was already wet wit