Chapter 8: Andrew's Last Attempt

Desperate, Andrew requested a private meeting.
Mariana agreed.
He arrived carrying flowers.
An apology.
And hope.
"I made mistakes."
Mariana looked at him.
"Mistakes are accidents."
"You made choices."
Every word landed harder than a slap.
Andrew lowered his head.
"I loved you."
Mariana's eyes filled with sadness.
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"If you had loved me, none of this would have happened."
For the first time, Andrew understood he had lost her forever.