I Forgot I Loved You Alpha (Ellie and Nolan) novel Chapter 153

Chapter 153 

And I knew exactly who could help me start that process. 

I picked up the phone, pressing the familiar buttons, and waited. The line clicked once before Lance’s voice, groggy but sharp, came through. 

“Nolan? What is it?” 

“It’s time we talked,” I said, keeping my voice steady despite the tension coiling in my chest. “About everything. About our parents.” 

There was silence on the other end, heavy and hesitant. Then: “Everything? You mean… the ambush?” 

“Yes,” I admitted. “I never told you the full truth.” 

Lance’s tone sharpened instantly, a mix of disbelief and old irritation. “You never told me? You mean to tell me all these years I’ve-believing what I wanted you to believe, yes,” I interrupted, though my voice lacked the coldness it usually carried. “I was trying to protect you. I thought… I thought shielding you from the truth was best.” 

“Best?” Lance’s voice rose, and I winced at the echo of raw anger. You think that was best? You left me in the dark, thinking I understood what happened.” 

I remained silent, letting the weight of my brother’s words land. 

“Why do you do these things? Why do you have to be such a control freak?” 

“I made choices then I couldn’t undo. Choices that shaped the man I am now. And I’ve failed since. With Mom and Dad. With Ellie. With everyone who trusted me.” 

The line was quiet for a long moment, and I felt the weight of years pressing against me. Then Lance spoke again, voice trembling, almost a whisper. 

“You… damn it, Nolan. Tell me what you called to tell me.” He waited. 

I swallowed hard, my throat tight. “I don’t expect forgiveness,” I admitted. “I just… needed you to know. You deserve to know. I 

I lied when I told you that they both died before I found them.” 

I could hear Lance’s voice catch through the phone. My stomach twisted. I didn’t know if this was easier or harder over the phone. I deserved to be punched, and part of me wished he were here to do it. 

“Dad was still alive. I found him… I spoke to him.” 

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