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Tears Shape Destiny by Dylan 3 Summary Liam's attention was focused not on Emma's injury but on Chloe, who had just fainted from low blood sugar. Despite Emma's desperate pleas for Liam to stay with her, he quickly passed her to a teammate and rushed to Chloe's side, revealing his true priorities. Sophia urged Liam to stay with Emma, reminding him that Emma was his girlfriend, but Liam insisted that others could take care of Emma while he helped Chloe. At the university infirmary, Emma received treatment alone while Liam stayed with Chloe, watching over her protectively.

When Chloe appeared and confronted Emma, she revealed her desire to be with Liam and claimed that he no longer loved Emma. Emma challenged Chloe's assertion, insisting on the strength of her and Liam's relationship and questioning why Liam had never publicly acknowledged Chloe if he truly loved her. The tension between Emma and Chloe escalated when Chloe accused Emma of pushing her, causing her to fall again. Liam immediately sided with Chloe, questioning Emma's actions and showing indifference toward Emma's injury.

He insisted that even without Emma's injury, he would have prioritized helping Chloe first, further deepening the emotional rift and highlighting Liam's divided loyalties. Continue Regular Chapter Reading Below Chapter 3 The very first thing on Liam's mind wasn't my injury-it was a question: why was I even here? Was he worried I had caught him exchanging secret glances with Chloe? The thought stung more than the pain in my eye. Sophia's voice cut through the tension urgently, "Liam, carry Emma to the infirmary right now!

If her eye gets worse, it'll be a disaster!" Her concern was clear, her eyes wide with panic. Finally snapping out of his daze, Liam knelt down beside me, ready to lift me up. But before he could, a sharp cry pierced the air: "Oh no! Chloe just fainted-low blood sugar!" The moment Liam heard Chloe's name, he froze. In an instant, he passed me into the arms of one of his teammates. "Take her to get bandaged. We need someone over there." I gripped his arm tightly, desperation flooding my voice. "The others can go! You can't leave me here!" I needed to see what he would choose.

But his gaze was locked on the crowd, filled with worry-not for me. Even while holding me, his heart was somewhere else entirely. Sophia noticed the silent battle playing out and spoke up, "The others can help Chloe! Emma is your girlfriend-you can't just walk away from her!" I already knew the answer deep down, but I had to hear it. "Liam, am I not important? I'm bleeding!" The teammate looked uncomfortable. "Maybe I should be the one to go instead..." Liam pried my hand off his arm firmly. "This isn't the time to be stubborn.

You know Jason and the others-they can take care of you." And with that, he left me behind. Without hesitation, Liam turned and sprinted toward Chloe, scooping her up and rushing her to the infirmary. Watching him disappear into the crowd, a sharp ache blossomed in my chest. It was clear-he had already chosen Chloe over me long ago. At the Willow Creek University Infirmary, I sat quietly as my wound was carefully bandaged, but Liam never came near. He was in the room next door, watching over Chloe with a protective gaze. Someone nearby tried to explain, "It was an emergency.

Liam's on the student council-he has to prioritize helping other students first." I looked at them, my voice low but steady. "Other students? How 'other' are they? The way he rushed over didn't look like he was helping a stranger." A heavy silence fell over the room. No one wanted me to realize the truth. None of us had expected to be hurt on the same day, and now the unspoken tension was suffocating. By the time I finished receiving my injection, Liam still hadn't come to check on me. Instead, Chloe appeared-this was the first time we met face-to-face.

"Emma Carter, right?" she said, her voice soft but with an edge. I didn't respond. We were strangers, so there was no point in exchanging pleasantries. Her eyes were red, as if she'd been crying. "Senior, please let Liam and me be together." Chloe wasted no time revealing her true colors. She wasn't as innocent as she pretended. She knew everything-and had faked fainting just because she saw Liam running toward me. I stood up, my voice firm. "Why should I let you two be together? Who's going to 'let' me?" Clenching her hands tightly, Chloe insisted, "Liam doesn't love you anymore.

Can't you see that?" "We've been together all year. We've shared everything. We're truly in love," I said, my voice trembling with the weight of those words. Her words felt like sharp needles piercing my heart-so painful I almost collapsed. "Done everything, huh?" I had to ask, even though it hurt. "If he really loved you, why hasn't he told anyone about you?" Chloe wasn't public about their relationship; only Liam's close friends knew. "He just hasn't figured out how to tell you yet," she said, trying to excuse Liam's silence. "He's a good person.

He doesn't want to hurt you." She was truly defending him-maybe that was what love looked like. But I knew the truth: Liam didn't really love her. Deep down, he only loved himself. "If he really loves you, then tell him to come break up with me in person." I swallowed the pain lodged deep in my chest and turned to walk away, but Chloe grabbed my arm, pulling me back. "Senior, you can deny it all you want. But I'll make you see the truth." I shook her hand off angrily. "I don't need you to do that." The moment I pulled free, Chloe stumbled backward and fell just outside the door.

Liam appeared immediately, panic etched across his face. "Chloe! What happened?" Looking terrified, Chloe glanced at me and kept apologizing, "I'm sorry, senior! I didn't mean to trip on purpose!" Liam's gaze shifted to me, his expression darkening. "Emma, why did you push Chloe?" He spoke calmly, as if Chloe's fainting from low blood sugar mattered more than the injury to my eye. I pointed to my eyebrow, frustrated. "Look at this-it's my eye! She just had low blood sugar. Who's more important?" Helping Chloe up, Liam's face remained cold.

"Even if you hadn't been hurt, I would've helped Chloe first." "You can't blame Chloe for this. Apologize to her," he added, as if that would settle everything. Conclusion The chapter closes on a poignant note, revealing the painful fractures in Emma and Liam's relationship. Emma's injury, both physical and emotional, symbolizes the deeper wounds caused by Liam's divided loyalties. Despite the shared history and love Emma clings to, Liam's actions and choices cast a shadow over their bond, leaving her grappling with feelings of neglect and betrayal.

The confrontation with Chloe only intensifies Emma's heartache, exposing the unspoken truths and the painful reality that love is not always enough to bridge the growing distance between two people. Amidst the tension and unspoken accusations, the chapter delicately explores themes of trust, jealousy, and the complexity of human emotions. Emma's quiet strength in facing the painful truth contrasts with Liam's cold pragmatism, highlighting the emotional turmoil that can arise when love becomes entangled with duty and deception.

The tension with Chloe, who seems more determined and cunning than she first appeared, hints at a complicated triangle that could unravel long-held bonds. As emotions simmer beneath the surface, expect the characters to face choices that challenge their perceptions of love and loyalty. The quiet moments of doubt and the sharp bursts of jealousy will intertwine, revealing vulnerabilities and secrets that have remained hidden until now.

The question of who truly holds Liam's heart will become even more pressing, forcing Emma to confront not only Liam's actions but also her own strength and self-worth.