Crippled Luna's Farewell Half A Life Without My Alpha's Deadly Deception novel Chapter 44

Chapter 44 

“I don’t owe you an explanation. Cole,” she said. her tone calm but sharp. “And frankly, I’m done pretending to care about what you or any of Arnold’s friends think of me. You’ve made your opinions perfectly clear over the years.” 

Cole blinked, clearly taken aback by her boldness. “What’s gotten into you?” he muttered, his usual confidence faltering. 

“Nothing has gotten into me.” Sarah said, her voice unwavering. “I’ve simply realized that I don’t need to tolerate your condescension anymore. For years. I put up with your sneers and your judgment, thinking it was easier to keep the peace. But now? I don’t have to. I’m done bending over backward for people who only see what they want to see.” 

Cole’s mouth opened as if to retort, but no words came out. 

He wasn’t used to this side of Sarah, the woman who had always seemed so quiet, so docile, was now standing her ground with a calm yet fiery determination. 

“You think you know everything.” Sarah continued, taking a step closer. “You’ve made up your mind about me without ever bothering to know me. And honestly? That says more about you than it does about me.” 

For a moment, Cole was silent, his smirk replaced by something resembling surprise. 

Then, almost grudgingly, he said, “Well, look at you. Didn’t think you had it in you.” 

Sarah’s lips curved into a faint smile, though it didn’t reach her eyes. 

“People change, Cole. Maybe you should try it sometime.” 

Without waiting for a response, she turned and walked away, her steps steady and deliberate. 

Cole watched Sarah walk away, his jaw clenched tightly. 

His ego was bruised, and a simmering anger stirred in his chest. 

*How dare she speak to me like that?* he thought, his mind replaying the sharp words she had thrown at him. 

For years, Sarah had been meek and unassuming, quietly taking the subtle jabs and dismissive attitudes of Arnold’s circle. 

To see her stand tall and challenge him was as infuriating as it was unexpected. 

He took a step forward, intending to call her back and put her in her place, but before he could speak, her phone buzzed. Sarah paused, glanced at the screen, and stepped aside to answer the call. 

“Hello?” she said, her voice calm yet distant, as though their encounter had barely fazed her. 

Cole scowled, watching her retreat further away, her attention now completely diverted to whoever was on the other end of 

the line. 

His opportunity to confront her slipped through his fingers, leaving him standing alone, seething with frustration. 

Sarah’s voice softened slightly as she listened to the person on the call. “Harrison? What is it?” 

On the other end, Harrison’s voice was light and cheerful. 

“Sarah! Are you free? I was thinking we could grab a late–night snack. I know this great little place nearby.” 

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Sarah gland at the time on her phone and hesitated for a moment. 

The encounter with Cole had left a sour taste in her mouth, and she didn’t feel like being alone with her thoughts. 

A heal with Harrison, even with his endless chatter, might be just the distraction she needed 

archand, her voice softening “Where should I meet you?* 

After forting down the address, she hung up and walked toward the restaurant, shaking off the lingering tension from her earlier conversation 

The restaurant was small but cory, its warm lighting and rustic decor offering a comforting atmosphere. 

Sarah shid into the booth across from Harrison, who was already animatedly recounting the race he had just attended. 

You should’ve seen Serra, Harrison gushed, his eyes shining with excitement. “She was incredible! The way she took that last Tur–it was like she was born for it. Everyone went wild!”