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CHAPTER 91

Nolan stood there in silence, his heart heavy with confusion and pain at Alexa's harsh words. He didn't know how to react or what to say, but he knew he had to get out of her room. As he turned to leave, Alexa yelled after him, her voice filled with frustration and hurt.

"Say something, Nolan! Don't just walk away like this!"

Nolan paused, his hand on the doorknob. He turned back to face Alexa but still remained silent. They both stood there for a moment, the tension in the air thick enough to cut with a knife. Finally, Alexa let out a deep sigh and sat down on the floor, her arms wrapped around her knees.

Nolan slowly made his way back towards her, his heart in his throat. "Alexa, I'm sorry," he said. "I'm such a coward for treating you like garbage and letting my ex insult and belittle you. I don't know what's wrong with me, but I want to make things right."

Alexa looked up at him, her eyes full of emotion. She didn't say anything, but the way she looked at Nolan was eno