one hundred and fourty four

Dante’s POV

As soon as I dropped Vanessa off at the hospital, I hurried back to the palace and made my way straight to my office. The weight of the situation weighed heavily on my shoulders, and as soon as I entered the room, I couldn't hold back the flood of emotions any longer.

Without thinking, I sank to the floor, tears streaming down my face. It was hard to believe that I had managed to ruin the only source of happiness I had found in years. Vanessa, my Vanessa, was now with Elijah, and it seemed like he had developed feelings for her. The thought of Vanessa reciprocating those feelings filled me with a mix of anger and fear.

Deep down, I longed for Vanessa to still love me. I couldn't bear the thought of her leaving me again. But I couldn't deny that Elijah might be able to provide her with everything I couldn't. The uncertainty gnawed at my heart, leaving me feeling helpless and lost.

At that moment, I questioned my worth. I wondered if I had done enough to make Vanessa happy,