Lorenzo

I took a deep breath, trying to find the right words. "Please calm down and listen to me."

Eva's silence on the other end was tense, but I knew I had to continue.

"I was wrong to accuse you," I confessed, my heart heavy with regret. "I let jealousy consume me, and I didn't give you a chance to explain."

Eva's voice remained cold, the hurt evident in her tone. "You embarrassed me in front of Toby."

I winced at her words, knowing she was right. "I know, and I'm so sorry for that."

More silence followed, and I could feel the tension between us, a chasm created by...