126 NO CHOICE?

LUKE'S POV And right here, with André standing close to me, this woman approached us; her figure seemed to radiate strength and confidence. She was dressed in a striking red dress, her heels clicking against the ground with so much boldness, and she seemed unbreakable. However, despite her apparent composure, I still had this surge of anger within me. Her presence only served to remind me of the pain she had caused me and the betrayal that had come as a shocking blow. But still, I couldn't deny her undeniable pull on me. No matter how much I wanted to hate her, I couldn't deny the fact that I used to love her so much back then. She used to be my favorite, bringing a gleeful smile right into my face. But now, it was all hate, and I didn't even want to be softened in this situation. Her smile was menacing; her lips stretched into a devious grin that sent shivers down my spine. Her makeup was expertly applied, but it couldn't quite mask the darkness in her eyes and the twisted curve of