I Walked Away And He Lost His Mind (Zephyra and Steven) novel Chapter 565

Words I had buried deep in my heart instantly resurfaced.

— "Zephyra, you chose Steven again! You chose him again, do you understand?! Am I that worthless that you have to cast me aside for him every single time? Am I just someone to be hidden away?"

— "That's enough, Zephyra. I won't be a fool who just waits around for you anymore. You only get to hurt me like that once."

It was Horace. The Horace I had failed time and time again.

I clutched my bag, finding it hard to meet his gaze. "Thank you."

I started to leave, but he gripped my wrist tightly.

His gaze was searing, his voice tinged with a coldness that couldn't quite hide his concern.

"I saw you from a distance. You looked completely lost. Did you fight with Steven again?"

I froze, then shook my head. "No, I'm fine."

Horace released my hand. I bit my lip. "I'm sorry, I couldn't find your ring. I... I'll buy you a new one to replace it, okay?"

Horace put one hand in his pocket. "One you buy and one I buy are not the same."

I pressed my lips together, unsure how to respond, ashamed.

Horace looked down at me for a moment. "Is there anything you want to tell me?"

I remained silent and shook my head.

No one except Noah knew what I was doing.

Horace was probably getting his composing career on track by now. His future was looking brighter.

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