With that, Vivian spun on her heels and left. Tears welled up in her eyes. She wanted to give Larry a family, but it was really difficult to let go of the past.
Noah stood there silently as Vivian stalked away. He could sense her anguish.
Silently, he chided himself. Mrs. Norton has never blamed me for that incident. But I'm a coward for not telling her the truth. Mr. and Mrs. Norton led separate lives for years even though they still love each other because of me. This won't do!
Guilt consumed his entire being. As his hands clenched into fists, Noah decided to reveal the truth this time.
Vivian plopped down onto a bench in exhaustion.
Noah's sudden appearance reminded her of the terrible past. She couldn't help but reconsider her current relationship with Finnick.
She had already decided to accept Finnick to give Larry the perfect family. After all, Larry obviously wanted a father, and Finnick was courting her again. There was no need to dwell on the past.
However, the moment she bumped into Noah, she realized she had overestimated herself. The past incident had left a thorn in her heart. On normal days, she could ignore it, but once something triggered it, the excruciating pain would attack her once again. It was too unbearable.
If I end up with Finnick again, can I forget everything and live happily after going back and living with him? She questioned herself.
However, she wasn't sure of it as there was no guarantee. Besides, if they split up in the future, it would bring more harm to Larry.
Vivian took a deep breath and exhaled sharply.
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