Fake Married to the Grumps: A Sweet Billionaire Romance Collection by Leah Blair

Author:Leah Blair [Blair, Leah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2024-05-15T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

Marissa

Eight Years Ago

I sat in our secret spot, a hidden clearing deep within the woods that bordered our town. Lost in the pages of my favorite novel, I didn't hear Bryce approach until he was just a few feet away.

When I looked up, I was shocked by the anger and pain etched on his face. His hands were clenched into fists, and his jaw was tight with barely contained rage. I had never seen him like this before.

"Bryce, what's wrong?" I asked, setting my book aside and standing to meet him.

He paced back and forth, his eyes blazing with fury. "My father," he spat, his voice trembling with emotion. "He said if I don't give up on my dreams and do what he wants, he'll kick me out. He called my passion for acting a 'foolish waste of time' and said I'll never amount to anything."

My heart broke for him. I knew how much his father's approval meant to him, even though their relationship had always been strained. I reached out, placing a comforting hand on his arm.

"Bryce, you know that's not true. You have so much talent, so much potential. Don't let anyone, not even your father, make you feel unworthy."

He looked at me then, his eyes searching mine with an intensity that made my breath catch in my throat. At that moment, I realized I couldn't hold back my feelings any longer. The words tumbled out of my mouth before I could stop them.

"Bryce, I ... I care about you. More than just as a friend. You're not unworthy, you're incredible, and I ... I love you."

The silence that followed was deafening. Bryce stared at me, his expression a mixture of shock and confusion. I could see the wheels turning in his head, trying to process my confession. But instead of the joy or relief I had hoped for, I saw something else flicker in his eyes: panic.

Without a word, he turned and fled, leaving me standing alone in our secret clearing.

My heart shattered into a million pieces. I didn't understand what had happened or why he had reacted that way. All I knew was that I had poured out my heart to him, and he had rejected me.

He never came back.

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