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Chapter 148 - Still Can't Do It

Hailee's POV

For a long time, I stayed quiet. Speechless. Frederick was kind. He saved me when no one else could. He stayed by my side, helped me, and cared for my sons like they were his own. Any woman would be happy to have him.

But me? My heart didn't work that way. I couldn't love him, not the way he deserved. My heart was still tied to Nathan, Callum, and Dane. Even though they hated me now, even though I had lied to them, I still loved them. That love hadn't died. I knew it never would.

And yet… telling Frederick "no" hurt me too. He had given me so much without asking for anything. How could I hurt him like that?

I swallowed hard. "Frederick… you are a good man," I said softly. My voice shook. "Better than I deserve."

He watched me, his eyes calm, but I could see hope hiding there too.

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