Chapter 38

I sat on the edge of my bed, my world crumbling around me. Tears streamed down my face, leaving salty trails in their wake. Packing my belongings felt like packing away the shattered remnants of my heart, each item a painful reminder of what I had lost.

The door creaked open, and Jen, entered the room. She gasped at the sight of my tear-stained cheeks and rushed to my side, concern etched on her face. Her touch was gentle as she placed a comforting hand on my shoulder.

"Zeta...?" Jen's voice was filled with genuine worry, and I could see the pain reflected in her eyes, I'm sure she heard about the news. At this point she was the only one I believed cared about me.

I couldn't hold back the flood of emotions any longer. With a sob escaping my lips, I threw myself into Jen's arms.

My body shook with each sob, and I clung to her like a lifeline in the storm.

"It's... it's all a lie, Jen," I managed to choke out between sobs. "I didn't... I didn't want things to go that far with Alex.