Ashlyn's POV
After walking home on foot, exhaustion weighed down my body. The moment I stepped inside, I headed straight for the shower, letting the warm water wash away the day's stress.
Once I was done, I slipped into something comfortable and lay on the bed. The house felt unbearably empty without Xavier, and an ache settled in my chest. I wanted him home. I needed him home.
As I stared at the ceiling, my thoughts drifted to Emily. Worry gnawed at me.
Nico would definitely play with Emily’s heart—just like he had done with me.
As I gasped for air, the realization hit me hard. It was never Jessica who had truly wronged me. It was him.
Nico was the real problem—the liar, the manipulator, the one who played with emotions like they were nothing more than a game.
And now, Emily wa
