Chapter 0140

ARIA

I laugh out loud, my head falling to the side, "You want us back, Ben?"

"Ben, we've been over this. We're done. Finished. Kaput. I've moved on with my life, and so should you," I say, trying to sound firm but calm.

I remember vividly how he broke things up between us, he had been a coward, unable to face me. He dared to send his assistant to tell me that it was over and he would appreciate it if I didn't call him, message him, or reach out to him.

Hurtful as it was, I didn't bother to reach out to him, it was already embarrassing to have his assistant tell me all that to my face.

Ben's expression turns serious, his eyes narrowing. "You're not even willing to listen to me? After everything we shared?"

I sigh, feeling a sense of frustration. "Ben, we shared nothing but heartache and pain. You made it clear you didn't want me, and now you're showing up at my doorstep, expecting me to fall into your arms? Please."

"I am not expecting you to run into my arms Aria, I mean I am, but I