CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-NINE THE WORRY OF A LOVER

DAPHNE'S POV Xander’s face hardened with anger. “Is this about Javion? Why did you do what you did to him? Why did you push him away when he was trying to help you?” I crossed my arms, feeling a mix of bitterness and exhaustion. “I don’t owe you an explanation,” I retorted. “I did what I did, and it’s none of your business.” His frustration seemed to reach its peak. “You think this is easy for me? I’m doing everything I can to make things right, and you’re pushing me away. You’re making it impossible!” I took a step closer, narrowing my eyes at him. “You don’t get to decide what’s easy or hard for me. You’re the one who’s made things difficult from the start. I don’t want your redemption or your love. What I want is for you to leave me alone.” Xander’s face flushed with anger. “So, you hate me? Is that it? You hate me with all your heart?” I looked him straight in the eye, my own anger simmering beneath the surface. “Yes,” I said coldly. “I hate you. I hate everything you stand