“You're insane if you think I'm going to do anything with you,” I said, my anger rising like a storm. “I can’t sit here and listen to all this.”

I stood up hastily and started walking towards the door. Nathaniel called out after me, but I didn’t care. He ran to catch up, grabbing my hand. I yanked it out of his grip and slapped him hard across the face.

"Don’t you dare come near me, or I’ll get a restraining order!" I shouted, tears streaming down my face. The bodyguards at the entrance looked like they were going to block my way, but when they saw my expression, they...