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    “Did you forget everything? Or did you just lose your memory?” Colleen’sshes trembled. “Have you really forgotten? We’re over now. It was my decision to leave you. I didn’t just let go—I’m already with someone else.”


    Brady’s face went pale, his eyes empty as he stared ahead. “Please. Don’t say another word.”


    “Why do you want me to stop? Isn’t that the truth?” Colleen’s chest tightened with a dull, unshakable pain. “Brady, I moved on a long time ago! Even though he dumped me, I don’t need youing back into my life now!”


    Her resolve only hardened, and her words cut even deeper.


    “You think you can look after me? Can’t you see? My mom never epted you. She never thought you were good enough!”


    “I know.”


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    Brady’s face turned even paler as he murmured under his breath, “I know.”


    “If you knew, why did you show up?” Colleen’s lips twitched. “Don’t you have a shred of self-respect?”


    “I do.” Brady stiffened, giving a small nod. “I tried. Honestly, I did everything I could to move on and forget you—to have my own life. But I just couldn’t…”


    “There’s nothing you can’t do!” Colleen clenched her teeth and grabbed his arm. “Go! Leave—right now! Get out of here!”


    She dragged him to the door, flung it open, and shoved him out into the hallway. “Don’t evere back!”


    “Colleen!” After being forced outside, Brady tried to pound on the door. “Please, let me in…”


    “If you don’t get out now, I’m calling security!” Colleen’s voice rang out from inside.


    Brady froze, his expression turning bleak as his shoulders slumped.


    He was just a few steps away from her, but it felt like an insurmountable chasm.


    “Brady?”


    Hadley came in, leaning on Eric’s arm, just as they reached the ward.


    After Joy fell asleep, Hadley and Eric came by to see Colleen together.


    As soon as they stepped inside, they caught sight of Brady getting tossed out.


    “Hey, Hadley.” Brady forced a weary smile as he nced their way. “Eric, I’ll be going now.”


    He wandered off toward the ward entrance, looking utterly lost.


    “Brady…”


    Hadley tried to go after him, but Eric held her back.


    “What are you doing? Why are you holding me back?”


    Eric looked her way, cool and unfazed. “So, you’re ready to spill everything?”


    Hadley pressed her lips together. “Yeah.”


    Eric shook his head. “Now isn’t the right moment.”


    “Why not?”


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