Chapter 6

I stared at Gideon's hand on my wrist. He let go reluctantly upon realizing that it was inappropriate. I asked, "What's the point of me forgiving you, Gideon? I've already moved on, so why must you show up in front of me? Does it kill you to see me living well?" Gideon was at a loss as he hurried to explain, "It's not like that. I just want you to stay by my side." I had already moved on, yet his appearance reminded me of my past humiliation. Anger surged from within me and I raised my hand to slap him hard. I spat, "You're really shameless, Gideon!" Yet, despite all of this, Gideon was lost in thought as he stared at me. His gaze was beyond tender, as if he was looking at his most beloved. I couldn't obtain his love two years ago, and now, it was merely something discardable to me. In the next few days, Gideon would often appear exactly where Juno and I happened to be. Juno was a curious child. He could get her to giggle with just the smallest trinkets. I despised Gideon, bu