Chapter 58: Seeking Advice

Rose's POV: Rose walked through the door of her apartment, her mind swirling with thoughts of Eric. She couldn't stop thinking about the words he had said to her. "I love you." She had never expected to hear those words from him again, and she wasn't sure what to make of them. Was he being honest, or was he just trying to manipulate her? She tossed her keys on the table and collapsed on the couch, staring up at the ceiling. She tried to sort through her thoughts, but they were a jumbled mess. As she lay there, she replayed the conversation in her head. She remembered the look in Eric's eyes when he said those three little words. He had looked so sincere and vulnerable. But she knew that appearances could be deceiving. She had trusted him before, and he had betrayed her. How could she be sure that he wouldn't do it again? She thought about the past, about all the happy times they had shared. But she also remembered the pain and heartbreak that had followed. Could she rea