He Bullied Me, Yet Craved My Kiss

Claire once loved Adrian Vale, until he blamed her mother for his mother’s death and made her school life hell. He condoned Vivian’s bullying, carved a slur into her shoulder, and stood by as her cat died. After Claire’s mother died by suicide, the truth emerged: Adrian’s father caused everything. Adrian begged to atone, but Claire chose Noah, her quiet protector. Years later, he watches her happiness from afar, condemned to lifelong regret.