CHAPTER 237: THE SLAP, THE PAIN, THE REGRET

Daniel’s face twisted with pain as he watched her, his heart aching at her words. “Maybe this is who I’ve always been, Juliet. Maybe you just never saw it before. But I can’t turn back now. I won’t.” Juliet’s tears flowed freely now as she looked at the man she loved, the man she once believed would be her salvation. “I thought staying with you, loving you, would help you fight your demons. But they’re back, stronger than ever. And I don’t know if there’s anything I can do to stop it.” Daniel took a deep breath, trying to steady himself. “You can’t stop me, Juliet. I have to do this, for myself, for us. And if you can’t stand by me, then maybe you’re right. Maybe this is the end for us.” Juliet shook her head, her voice a whisper. “I can’t support this, Daniel. I can’t watch you destroy yourself. I love you too much to see you go down this path.” Daniel’s heart ached as he looked at her, knowing that his decision was driving a wedge between them. “Then maybe it’s best if you leave