Chapter 168: THE CHOICE IS YOURS

It took what felt like an eternity for Xina to let out all her pent-up frustration. The sobs wracked her body, her breaths coming in short gasps as she tried to catch air between the waves of tears. She cried so hard, her chest heaving as she struggled to control her breathing. Gary, deeply worried, could only hold her close, pressing gentle kisses to her forehead, stroking her hair. He didn’t know how to make it better, but for now, all he could do was offer his silent support, waiting for her to calm down. “I’m sorry, I’m so sorry,” Gary whispered over and over, his voice thick with guilt and pain. He rocked her gently, trying to soothe her, though the words seemed meaningless to him. “I never wanted you to suffer like this.” “You hurt me!” Xina snapped between sobs, her voice breaking. “I know,” Gary whispered, his own eyes clouded with remorse. “I know I did, and I am truly sorry.” His words felt inadequate, yet he would say them as many times as it took for Xina to understand h