Chapter 149

"I don't want a woman in my life, especially not you. You broke my rules. From now on, don't even think about seeing me again." She used to be so desperate, gave him her first time, even begged him on her knees just to stay by his side. She remembered that night vividly—Liam Sterling’s face was cold and distant the whole time. She could never figure out what was really going on in his head. After that, they were together a few more times, and every time it was straight to the point. No tenderness, no kisses—like she was just a quick fix. He never even kissed her lips. And she just silently took it all in. She told herself maybe she was special. At least he didn’t go to other women for this. Now he was kicking her out again, and this time... it was harsh—probably the worst since she turned eighteen. Years had passed, and even after all this time, the physical part never changed the way he saw her—and that realization crushed her. She’d never doubted before. She followed him for so many