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"And later... well, you know the rest, right?" Jimmy said, his voice low as he looked across the table at Avey.
"Yes," Avey murmured, barely nodding. Her voice was weak, devoid of strength. She had known Lucian loved her knew it was deep and unwavering but she had never realized just how much. Hearing Jimmy's words made her heart ache, and the weight of her past actions felt heavier than ever.
Even if Jimmy hadn't told her all this, it wouldn't have changed her determination. She would go after Lucian, no matter what. She loved him and was certain she'd win him back. I'm getting Lucian back for sure, she thought to herself, clinging to that conviction.
But still... hearing all of this, understanding the magnitude of Lucian's feelings and the depths of his pain, brought clarity. It made her see just how much she truly mattered to him. He loved me that much... and I threw it all away, Avey thought, her chest tightening as guilt swirled inside her.