Chapter 33 I struggled to open my eyes , and there , inches from me was Chases face .
His chiseled features looked unusually gentle under the dim light .
Chase … I whispered his name , and just like that , the tears Id been holding back flooded out .
He … how could he do this to me ? The words came out broken , as the full weight of everything hit me all at once .
Chase didnt say anything .
He just wrapped his arm around me , gently patting my back , like he was trying to comfort a child !! I leaned into him , crying in a way I hadnt in years , letting go of all the hurt and frustration Id been bottling up for the past seven years .
we stepped into the cool night Chase didnt rush me .
He just quietly led me away from the noisy bar , his presence a steady anchor as v air .
The breeze on my face helped clear my mind , just a little .
Emma , let me take you home .
His voice was soft , almost tentative like he didnt want to disturb me more than I already was .
I shook my head , my voice barely above a whisper .
I dont want to go back … its all his memories there … Chase was silent for a beat , then he spoke again , his tone gentle but firm .
Come to my place .
Ill make you some hangover soup .
I nodded without much thought , still in a daze , and let him guide me .
The hangover hit harder than I expected .
I woke up in an unfamiliar bed , my head pounding like it was being drilled into .
I groggily sat up , grabbed the water cup on the nightstand , and drank it all in one gol Only then did I realize I wasnt at my place .
I was at Chases .
The minimalist decor black , white , and gray was spotless and gave off a cool , almost sterile vibe .
It felt distant .

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I looked around , trying to piece together last nights events , but all I could remember were flashes of my tears , Chases comforting arms , and the weight of everything crashing down on me .
!! Before I could gather my thoughts , my phone rang , breaking the silence .
} } The name Jason flashed on the screen.X I hesitated for a moment before finally answering 3 Emma ! Where did you go last night ? Why didnt you come home ? Jasons voice came through , full of anger and confusion .
Do I really need to report to you where I went ? Jason , weve broken up .
I tried to keep my voice steady , but the phone felt like it was burning in my hand .
My fingers were trembling , betraying me .
Broken up ? Emma , dont forget we havent officially broken off our engagement ! Who were you with last night ? Was it that Chase ? His voice grew louder , the suspicion in it thickening .
I scoffed , the bitterness in my laugh sharp .
Jason , your imaginations running wild .
Even if I was with someone , its none of your business 7 voice cracked with Emma , you better tell me the truth ! If youre messing around behind my back , I swear I wont let you off ! His v anger , his words frantic .
I couldnt take it ! I didnt want to hear it anymore .
I hung up the phone , my hand shaking as I pressed the button .
After saying goodbye to Chase and stumbling back home , I immediately noticed something was wrong A pair of high heels someone elses were carelessly discarded at the door .
A single stocking was thrown across the sofa , and the air was thick with the scent of perfume .
I didnt recognize it A cold , sinking feeling washed over me , like something in the pit of my stomach had just dropped .
From the bathroom , I could hear the sound of rushing water and a womans laughter , light and flirtatious , echoing through the apartment .
I froze , and my blood turned cold .
My heart pounded in my chest , louder er with every step I took toward the bathroom door .
!! Without thinking .
I pushed it open .
What I saw shattered me in an instant .
Ava was standing naked under the showerhead , and Jason was gently wiping her down with a towel .
Jason , youre so kind … Ava puned , her voice sweet and sickeningly fake.X Ah , Jason , youre hurting me … she complained playfully , the words dripping with seduction .
I Jasons voice was soft , and soothing , as if he were talking to a fragile child .
Baby , Im sorry .
Did I hurt you ? Ill be gentler … gentler ..
I stood frozen in the doorway , the weight of it all crashing down on me .
My mind went blank , the buzzing in my head growing louder .
Ava saw me .
Far from being flustered or embarrassed , she smirked a cold , dismissive smile that said everything I needed to know 7.13 AM