Manipulative Conversation
When Caden arrived, Elara greeted him with poised calm. She expertly steered the conversation, making him feel a blend of guilt and nostalgia.
“I never wanted things to end this way,” she said quietly, casting her eyes downward.
Caden shifted uncomfortably, her words striking a nerve. She played the role of the hurt but dignified ex perfectly, embedding guilt deep in his conscience while keeping her true agenda hidden.
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