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Chapter 122 - The Recording

Hailee's POV

I drew in a shaky breath and stared directly into Lila's phone camera.

"Dane…" My voice wavered, but I forced myself to continue. "I don't even know how to begin. You… you've been more than I ever expected, more than I thought I deserved. You gave me safety when I felt lost. You gave me strength when I felt weak. You gave me… yourself. And I'll never forget that."

I swallowed hard, blinking back fresh tears.

"When you first came into my life, I thought I would hate it. I thought you'd only bring me more trouble and pain. But when you showed me love… when you touched me with kindness instead of cruelty… I felt loved. You made me feel like I could breathe, like maybe I wasn't as ruined as I believed. You are amazing, Dane. Don't ever forget that."

My voice cracked, and I looked away for a moment, struggling to compose myself. When my gaze returned to the camera, my eyes shone with guilt.

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