Chapter 75 Throw It Away

• Nearby, Caitriona stood quietly, dressed in a light green dress that complemented her delicate features. Her long, dark hair cascaded over her shoulders, framing a face that usually held a confident expression. Tonight, however, her eyes betrayed her, burning with a mix of jealousy and pain as she watched Alex tenderly place the engagement ring on Ira’s finger. The applause and cheers from the guests rang in her ears, but she felt miles away, consumed by her own turmoil.
• Despite the emotions roiling inside her, Caitriona maintained a calm exterior, her face composed and serene. She bit the inside of her cheek to keep the tears at bay, determined not to let anyone see how much this moment was hurting her. She clenched her hands into fists, the nails digging into her palms, a futile attempt to distract herself from the ache in her heart.
• She thought back to the past six months, a period of time that had been fraught with frustration and longing. From the moment she had set her eyes on Alex, she had been drawn to him, captivated by his intelligence, charm, and the quiet confidence he exuded. She had tried everything she could think of to get closer to him. She had made countless efforts to engage him in conversation, to find common interests, to be wherever he was. Yet, despite all her attempts, she had never been able to break through the wall he had built around himself.