Roman remained unfazed as I poured out my feelings, blaming him for my predicament. "I thought tonight would be the moment I could finally confess my feelings to him," I whispered, my voice trembling as I lifted my head, desperately fighting back tears. It felt surreal as if I were trapped in a nightmarish dream. Just when I hoped to capture Julian's heart, he had declared his desire for Coco in front of everyone, leaving me crushed. The revelation had been nothing short of torturous.