Chapter 53

The revelation that the new girl was engaged, but still wanted a deep relationship with Anthonio, left him feeling uneasy. He was attracted to her and enjoyed spending time with her, but he didn't want to be the cause of any heartache and drama.

"I don't know if that's a good idea," he said hesitantly. "It seems like you have a lot to sort out before you can commit to anyone else."

The new girl looked at him with a mixture of frustration and longing. "I know, I know," she said, shaking her head. "But I can't help how I feel. I feel more alive and happy when I'm with you

As the days went by, Anthonio found himself growing more and more conflicted about his feelings for the new girl. On one hand, he enjoyed spending time with her and was attracted to her. On the other hand, he knew that there were potential complications to pursuing a relationship with someone who was already engaged.

He decided to sit down with her and talk things through, wanting to make sure that they were both