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CHAPTER 288
~Ella's POV~
My mouth went dry. "I don't... understand."
Noel let out a frustrated sigh. "Look, Ella. This isn't easy for me. I really like you, but the last few weeks have shown me that we're not meant to be. We just can't."
"Styles, is something wrong? Did I do something wrong to you?"
"Yes. You fell in love, Ella. That wasn't supposed to happen. So, it's better if we go our separate ways."
I found it difficult to comprehend his words as they sliced through me with a sharp edge.
"Wait, no, please, I'm sorry," I pleaded, my voice trembling. "I won't bring it up again, I promise. Just don't... please."
"I'm sorry, Ella," he said softly. "But this is the way it has to be."
I stood frozen, the tears rolling down my face as his words played over and over in my head.
"I'm sorry, Ella."
