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Chapter 26

Elijah

The phone feels heavy in my hand as I wait for Leah to answer, my heart pounding in my chest. I don't know what I'm hoping to hear from her, don't know if there's anything she can say that will ease the ache in my soul.

But I have to try. Have to do something, anything, to understand why Aria turned me away.

"Elijah?" Leah's voice comes through the line, cautious and concerned. "Is everything alright?"

I take a deep breath, trying to steady myself. "No," I admit, my voice rough with emotion. "No, it's not. Leah, I need to ask you something. About Aria."

There's a pause, a moment of heavy silence. And then Leah sighs, her tone laced with sympathy. "Elijah, I'm sorry, but I don't have any knowledge of Aria's decision. She hasn't confided in me about this matter."

I close my eyes, the disappointment washing over me like a cold wave. I had hoped, foolishly perhaps, that Leah might have some insight into Aria's mind, some clue as to why she rejected me.

But it seems I'm on my
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