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the table and stared at it for a long moment, the weight of Ryan’s words settling on him.
He felt the sting of truth in them, but he wasn’t ready to accept it.
He had promised to marry Rosalind, and for years, that promise had been the anchor that kept him going.
But now, with everything unraveling, he wasn’t sure if he still recognized the person she had become.
“I know.
.
.
I’ve thought about it.
” Justin finally said, his voice low.
“But she saved me when I was nothing, Ryan.
She was there when no one else was.
How can I just turn my back on her now?”
Ryan shook his head, his expression serious.
“It’s not about turning your back, Justin.
It’s about seeing the truth for what it is.
People change, and sometimes, the person you think you know isn’t the person they really are anymore.
If she’s hurting others, especially someone as innocent as Anna, you can’t let your past blind you.
“
Justin didn’t respond immediately.
The image of Anna flashed in his mind—the way she had stood up for herself, the marks on her wrist, and the way she had looked at him with both pain and hope.
He felt an ache in his chest that he couldn’t shake.
“But what if I’m wrong about her? What if I’m the one who’s seeing things wrong?” Justin murmured.
Ryan clapped him on the back, a rare moment of sincerity from him.
“Only you can answer that, man.
But don’t let your feelings for the past dictate your future.
Rosalind might have saved you, but you can’t live your life for the past.
You need to start living for what’s in front of you.
“
Justin stared at the glass of whiskey in his hand, swirling the amber liquid.
It was hard to admit, but Ryan had a point.
He had been holding on to something that might not even exist anymore.
“I’ll think about it,” Justin said quietly, his voice thick with emotion.
Ryan gave a satisfied nod.
“Good.
That’s all I can ask for.
“
As the night wore on, Justin found himself lost in thought.
The weight of his past, his promise to Rosalind, and the growing feelings he couldn’t ignore for Anna all collided in his mind.
He didn’t have the answers, but for the first time, he was ready to face the truth, whatever it might be.
