Avery's thoughts drifted to the past, to the moments she'd shared with Sebastian.
Flashback: College Days
Sebastian's lips brushed against Avery's, sending shivers down her spine.
"I love you," he whispered, his eyes burning with intensity.
Avery's heart melted.
"I love you too," she replied, her voice barely audible.
Present Day
Avery's phone buzzed, snapping her back to reality.
Sebastian's text made her pulse quicken:
"Dinner tonight. Just us."
Avery hesitated, memories of their past lingering.
But she couldn't shake off the feeling of vulnerability.
"Dinner sounds fine," Avery typed, her fingers trembling.
That evening, Avery arrived at the restaurant, her heart racing.
Sebastian stood tall, his eyes locked onto hers.
"Avery," he whispered, his breath against her ear.
Their gazes met, and for a moment, the past melted away.
As they dined, Avery's guard began to drop.
Sebastian's charm and intensity reawakened old feelings.
But Avery knew better than to trust him.
Little did Sebastian know, Avery's life had changed dramatically since their breakup.
A secret she kept hidden, a reminder of their tumultuous past.
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The Shadows of Obsession
Romance"When the past comes back to haunt you, revenge is just the beginning." Avery Flynn, a brilliant and beautiful CEO, thought she'd left her heartbreak behind. But Sebastian Kane, her college sweetheart-turned-heartbreaker, has other plans. *"I'll nev...