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Chapter 10: " The Truth Revealed "

( Ava pov )

I'm still trying to process what Soren just told me. We were in a relationship a few years ago? He ended it without explanation? I don't remember any of this. How could I not remember?

My mind is racing with questions, but I'm too stunned to speak. I feel like I've been punched in the gut. I thought I knew Soren, but now I'm not so sure.

Soren's eyes are pleading with me, begging me to understand. But how can I understand something that I don't even remember?

"Why didn't you tell me?" I finally manage to stammer. "Why did you keep this from me?"

Soren takes a deep breath before speaking. "I was afraid of losing you, Ava. I was afraid that if you knew the truth, you would leave me. But I can't keep it inside anymore. I love you, Ava. More than you love me."

I'm torn between anger and confusion. Part of me wants to lash out at Soren for keeping this from me, but another part of me wants to understand why he did it.

"Soren, I need time to think," I say finally. "I need to process this."

Soren nods, his eyes filled with sadness. "I understand, Ava. Take all the time you need. But please, don't leave me. I can't bear the thought of losing you again."

I nod, still trying to wrap my head around this revelation. I need time to think, to figure out what this means for our relationship. But one thing is certain - nothing will ever be the same again.

I take a step back, trying to create some distance between us. My mind is racing with thoughts and emotions, and I need some space to process everything.

Soren looks at me with sad eyes, but he doesn't try to follow me. He knows that I need some time alone.

I walk away from him, my feet carrying me to the balcony. I need some fresh air and a moment to think.

As I stand there, looking out at the city skyline, I try to make sense of everything. I think about our relationship, about how much I care for Soren, and about how much he seems to care for me.

But I also think about the fact that he lied to me, that he kept a huge secret from me. Can I really trust him again?

I don't know how long I stand there, lost in my thoughts. But eventually, I hear Soren's voice behind me.

"Ava, please come back inside. We need to talk more about this."

I take a deep breath and turn around. Soren is standing in the doorway, his eyes filled with concern.

"Okay," I say finally. "Let's talk."

We sit down on the couch, and Soren starts to explain everything. He tells me about our past relationship, about how he ended it because he was afraid of getting too close.

He tells me about how he's been watching me from afar, how he's been waiting for the right moment to reveal the truth.

As he speaks, I listen, trying to understand his perspective. And as I listen, I start to feel a sense of compassion for him.