Among the wreckage of my place, Ella stayed quiet beside me. The choice hung there, heavy.
Her voice broke the silence. Who could it be?
That scene at the diner wouldn't leave my mind. Daniel showing up uninvited, stepping into a space he didn't belong. Jayce sitting there, forcing calm, pretending it made sense. Neither saw me - just their own need to win. My voice disappeared while they argued over who decided what was right.
"I think," I said slowly, "I'm going to bail out Jayce."
Her eyes locked on mine. What now?
"Jayce. I'm going to bail out Jayce."
"But - you said you're in love with Daniel. You said - "
"I know what I said." I looked at her. "And I am. I'm in love with Daniel. But Jayce - " I stopped. "Jayce is in jail because of me. Because I hurt him. Because I kept him hoping when I knew I couldn't give him what he needed. And Daniel - "
"Daniel is in jail because he fought for you."
