Chapter 23

Nathan chuckled. "You came all the way downstairs just to say that? Well, I've long since forgotten about it." Cheryl was Nathan's first love, the one who captured his heart all throughout his teenage years. But now, Nathan had truly let go. Even though liking someone didn't always make sense, sometimes, the 18-year-old version of Nathan would occasionally try to take over. However, the 36-year-old Nathan had enough self-control to keep that younger version of him, the emotional fool, in check. What was in the past should stay in the past. Cheryl's eyes brightened. "So, can we go back to how things were? You have no idea how hard it's been for me these past few days, not being able to talk to you" Nathan shrugged, a hint of self-mockery in his tone. "Do you think a broken mirror can be perfectly restored? "Cheryl, to be honest, even now, I still feel something when I look at you sometimes. But I don't plan to like you anymore." With that, Nathan turned and walked away. Going back