Chapter Eighty-nine

The man nodded, taking another sip of his coffee. "It sounds like you're stuck between a rock and a hard place," he said. "But sometimes, you just have to follow your heart, no matter what anyone else says."

Chloe looked at him, a mix of confusion and gratitude on her face. "But what if following my heart means hurting someone else?" she asked.

The man shrugged. "That's a risk you have to be willing to take," he said. "Life is all about taking risks and making tough choices. You just have to trust yourself and hope for the best."

Chloe nodded slowly, still lost in thought. "Thank you," she said softly. "I needed to hear that."

The man smiled at her, then stood up. "Anytime," he said. "Take care of yourself."

Chloe watched him leave, feeling a mix of confusion and clarity. She knew that she had a tough choice ahead of her, but she also knew that she couldn't ignore the spark she felt with Liam any longer. She took a deep breath and stood up, determined to follow her heart, no matter wh