Chapter 168

Valeria’s POV

“Just go away. I don’t need your pity,” I told him, my voice cracking even though I tried to sound strong.

My eyes burned, but I refused to let the tears fall in front of him. Not again. Not when I promised myself I wouldn’t break anymore.

But he didn’t move.

He just stood there, looking at me with those unreadable gray eyes that seemed to see right through me. His presence filled