Mr. Fake-Mute's Love Game Ended When I Stopped Playing the Fool novel Chapter 102

knew it. He was into me.

fought back a smile. Pretended to look sad. “I mean, I’d love to. But who would even want me now?”

le saw right through my teasing. Laughed softly. Took my hand. His expression dead serious.

Emily, I’ve liked you for a long time. Since high school.”

wanted to confess in college. But you were already with someone.”

spent two years losing weight just so you’d notice me.”

After that night, I was terrified you’d misunderstand. That’s why I’ve been trying to make it right.”

Let’s forget the past. Move forward together. What do you say?”

looked at him. Finally let myself laugh. Nodded.

hot, rich guy offering himself on a silver platter? Hell yes.

hings moved fast between us. Carter was mature. Patient. Everything I needed.

‘hen I brought Carter home to meet my parents, they pulled me aside. Brows furrowed. “Sweetie, you’re sure about him, right? He doesn’t… like men, does he?”

burst out laughing.

fter spending this much time together, I could confirm–Carter didn’t have any sketchy “girl bros.”

ne day I was waiting for Carter on a street corner. A familiar figure suddenly ducked into an alley.

called out uncertainly. “Lucas?”

e slowly stepped out.

e’d changed so much I almost didn’t recognize him.

efore, he’d always been confident. Energetic. Full of life.

ow? His cheeks were sunken. Dark circles under his eyes. Unshaven. So thin he looked unrecognizable.

il this in just one month.

e didn’t speak. His eyes filled with tears first. He reached out to hug me.

stumbled back several steps.

le froze. Then dropped to his knees, Slapped himself hard across the face. “Emily, I fucked up. I fucked up so bad”

I’ve always loved you. Only you. I was out of my mind It’s all my fouli

let out a cold laugh. Watched him lose it. What’s the point of saying this now?

It matters. I have to say it.”

Remember how happy we used to be? You quit your job to move to my city You learned to cook to help me out. When I didnt have climam, you wil your onnections to boost my sales…”

And I stayed up with you when you worked late. I made you lunch every day. We explored restaurants every week. We e thar couples tag togethe

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Mr Vale Mure Love Game Ended When I stopped Playing the Foul

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And Ball Ball. I dreamed about him the other day. He said he knows mommy and daddy split up. He’s so sad…”

Enough!” I cut him off sharply. My voice cracked. “You have the nerve to bring up Ball Ball?!”

If you hadn’t brought Charlie home–if she hadn’t opened the balcony door–Ball Ball wouldn’t have fallen to his death!”

My only regret? That I didn’t throw you off that balcony too!”

ears streamed down my face. Thinking about Ball Ball shattered me all over again.

ucas’s face went ghost white. He never expected me to know the truth.

le started banging his forehead on the ground. “Emily, forgive me! Please, just give me one chance to make things right…”

steady, commanding voice came from behind me.

No.”

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