He’d had so many chances to stand up for Dahlia. Even back then, if he’d just said something, anything, maybe she wouldn’t have ended up so hurt. But he kept quiet. From the very beginning, he was always on Barnard’s side.
He messed with Dahlia and then vanished like it never happened. Barnard stepped in to clean up the mess and somehow earned Camilla’s trust in the process. After that, Dahlia spiraled into depression, and he just drifted out of her life. Camilla heard from Barnard that he’d gone abroad for further studies. He only showed up again recently.
He wrecked a girl’s world like it was nothing, walked away like none of it mattered, and after all this time, all he brought back was more trouble. Just another guy running from his own mess, as unforgivable as Barnard.
“Yeah, it’s all on me,” Magee said, his voice low. “I’m not going to make excuses for the past. But right now, what matters is Dahlia’s health. Camilla, if you don’t trust me, you can come with us. I just want to find her the right doctor.”
He glanced past Camilla toward the hospital room, pain flickering in his eyes—mostly guilt, though, if she was being honest.
Camilla hesitated, her expression wavering.
“Camilla, I heard everything. Let me go with him.” Dahlia’s voice came from behind. Camilla spun around, surprised to see her standing there. “Dahlia, you—”
“Camilla, I know you worry about me, but I can’t rely on you forever. I want to get better. Trust me, I can make my own choices. I’ll be fine,” Dahlia said. Her face was calm, her eyes clearer now, a trace of strength shining through.
Taking Dahlia’s hand, Camilla said, “I can help you find a doctor. There’s no reason to let him get involved.” She dropped her voice. “Have you forgotten what he just said? He’s a hypocrite. I really don’t want you tangled up with him again. I just… I don’t feel good about this.”
A moment ago, Camilla thought she could be the bigger person for Dahlia’s sake. But now, hearing Dahlia wanted to leave with Magee, Camilla’s chest felt tight. She remembered how hard Dahlia had fallen for Magee all those years ago. After everything, why couldn’t she see through him? Why was she still willing to give him another chance?

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