They Erased Me, So I Rewrote My Life Chapter 49

They Erased Me, So I Rewrote My Life Chapter 49

They told him I was emotionally unstable, a liability, a threat to the future cooperation between our two political dynasties.

For the sake of family interests, and for the path that had been laid out for him since birth, he eventually chose their side.

Later, when I was sent to that center, Bryce was consumed by guilt and began to numb himself with alcohol.

In this life, things went differently.

I had called off the engagement early.

Bryce wasn’t at my birthday party, and he played no part in what followed.

He hadn’t personally pushed me into the abyss, so he wasn’t dragged down by the same guilt.

But Savannah still deceived him.

Just in a different way.

In front of him, Savannah played the role of a perfect, docile future political partner who understood the greater good, hitting every standard that had been drilled into him since childhood.

When all the recordings and lies were exposed, Bryce broke down, too.

He sent me an email.

“Eliza,

I don’t have the right to ask for your forgiveness.

I only want to tell you that you were right all along. About everything.

I was a coward. I let family interests override my own judgment, and I let myself believe a lie that was carefully crafted for me.

I have withdrawn from the political path my family arranged. I’m applying to veterinary school. I want to save lives that, at least, won’t lie to me.

I’m glad you found someone who truly sees you and is willing to stand up for you. Leo is far braver than I ever was.

I wish you happiness.

Bryce”

I didn’t reply.

But I didn’t delete the email, either.

Some goodbyes don’t need a response.

Knowing the other person finally sees the truth is enough.