I Stopped Loving Him When He Let Me Bleed Out novel Chapter 512

Finn sighed again.

“Look, I’ve said all I can. What you do next is up to you.”

Isaac stared at the floor, desperately trying to process Finn’s words.

“I’ll think about it.”

Hidden behind the corner of the hallway, Noah and Georgina were leaning against the wall, having eavesdropped on the entire exchange.

Noah lowered his voice to a whisper.

“Finn makes it sound so profound. He really understands women. I bet my sister trained all of that into him.”

Georgina gave him a sideways glance.

“Adult relationships are way too complicated.”

“You’re a woman,” Noah leaned in slightly closer. “What’s your take?”

Georgina didn't answer immediately.

She stared down at her shoes in silence for a few seconds before speaking.

“Romance is exhausting. I’m never getting married. I plan on loving myself and living my life exactly how I want to. That’s more than enough.”

She looked up just as the sunlight filtered through the window at the end of the hall. It illuminated the sharp, delicate lines of her face, and there was a quiet, luminous clarity in her eyes—the kind of peace that comes from a true epiphany.

Noah found himself staring, completely mesmerized. In that moment, Georgina looked like she was glowing.

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The next day, Grant's birthday banquet.

The feast was held out in the courtyard.

Surrounded by mountains, the morning sun crested over the ridges, flooding the valley with golden light.

The air smelled crisp, a blend of pine needles and damp earth. Every deep breath felt utterly rejuvenating.

The banquet was kept simple, but the menu was meticulously curated.

Foraged truffles, fresh spring-water trout, and artisanal smoked meats were piled high on the tables, the mouth-watering aromas carried across the courtyard by the mountain breeze.

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