The answer Xiomara anticipated resonated in her heart.


    Tightening her grip on Sumner’s cuff, she asked, “Is it Lindsey? The one you care for, is it Lindsey?”


    Sumner fell into silence.


    Witnessing Sumner’s silence, Xiomara understood everything.


    All along, she had seen the adoration in Sumner’s eyes for Lindsey.


    Xiomara had always known, yet she fooled herself, pretending not to notice.


    She reassured herself, believing it was fine since Lindsey had a boyfriend.


    However, when Sumner finally admitted his feelings for Lindsey, Xiomara couldn’t help but feel a deep ache of helplessness and sorrow.


    Lindsey was kind to her, and Sumner was the one she had a crush on.


    Xiomara couldn’t, and wouldn’t,pete with Lindsey for Sumner’s affection.


    She also believed shecked the ability to do so.


    She was well aware of Lindsey’s virtues and the depth of Sumner’s love for her.


    Yet, Xiomara couldn’t let go so easily.


    Holding back tears, she said, “But Lindsey is already with someone.


    They seem happy and content together.


    ”


    At the mention of Domenic, Sumner’s frustration boiled over.


    “That guy doesn’t truly love her.


    His actions are disgusting.


    He’s not deserving of Lindsey’s love!”Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    Xiomara was shocked by his outburst and opened her mouth without making a sound.


    Sumner continued, “Lindsey is just blinded by him for now.


    When his true colors show, she’ll see what kind of person he really is! By then, she’ll know who’s the right person for her!”


    Sumner believed that when the time came, Lindsey would turn to him forfort, understanding his genuine love for her.


    Xiomara listened, her heart sinking.


    Was he so fixated on waiting for Lindsey that he wouldn’t consider anyone else?


    Sumner noticed Xiomara’s disheartened state.


    Although it pained him to hurt her, he knew he had to be clear to avoid further misunderstandings.


    “And, Xiomara, even if Lindsey wasn’t in the picture, even if there was no one else in my heart, I wouldn’t be with you.


    We’re just not right for each other.


    Do you understand?”


    That was a bit harsh, and Xiomara didn’te back to her senses for a long time.


    But it would have been much cruel to give her false hope.


    To wait for something that would never happen was the most painful thing of all.


    “It’s not about you.


    You’re a wonderful person.


    Don’t be too hard on yourself.


    You’re going to find someone who’s a much better match for you than I could ever be.


    ”


    Xiomara understood everything with those words.


    Her grip on his cuff gradually rxed, and a sad smile crossed her face.


    There was no use in pursuing a connection that was never meant to be.