A broken hearing aid could be replaced, but it was my mom's legacy!
Birdie shrank behind Aidan, submissive on the surface but defiant in her eyes.
Aidan's expression turned cold. "Lucie, don't go too far!"
My eyes were red from holding back tears stubbornly. "I just want her to apologize, and you're upset?"
Aidan's s also thought he was overreacting, coming over to try to mediate.
"Aidan, you've been with Lucie for seven years. Can't you talk this out?"
"Miss Brooks, it's getting late. You have class tomorrow morning! Let us take you home first!"
Birdie tugged at the man's sleeve, wanting him to choose between me and her.
Aidan gripped my wrist tightly, almost crushing my bones.
"Aubree's timid. You scared her!"
I clenched my fists so hard my nails dug in, tears flowing like a ceasefire.
"Aidan, let's break up!"
A hint of anger flashed in his eyes. "Lucie, what are you stirring up now?"
Aidan and I were each other's first loves, entangled for years.
This time, he went too far.
Aidan found me dirty.
His company faced a crisis, falling out with partners.
Because of equity disputes, his former bestie became his enemy.
He bribed thugs to kidnap Aidan's mother, seeking severe revenge.