Cassian’s POV
The house had been too lonely and boring lately, almost like it was punishing me.
Every morning, Evelyn would leave early, Soraya would follow after with her usual energy, and then... silence.
Evelyn told me Arielle was studying hard for her exams, spending more time in the library, staying late on campus, and eating in her room because she didn’t want distractions. Evelyn was so proud of her.
I wanted to believe that, but I already knew the reason.
Ever since that trip, I knew I had to forget her—again. But this time, it wasn’t about me trying to move on; it was about saving her from me. I was the one breaking her, piece by piece, and I could see it happening every time she looked at me with less light in her eyes.
I didn’t want to be the reason she failed her exams or
