CHAPTER 0121

GIDEON'S POV

“Look, you’re overreacting. This has nothing to do with Audrey. I’m just being honest with you about how I feel,” I said, my tone firm but calm, hoping she would understand that this wasn’t an attack—it was clarity.

Nora’s expression shifted, a mixture of hurt and disbelief flashing in her eyes. “How can you say this to me now?” she asked, her voice quivering. “Everything was going sm