The Weight of Unrequited Love
Caught in the delicate web of family and friendship, Isabella-Rose harbors a secret love for Jaxon, her aunt's best friend. His gentle rejection, seeing her only as a younger sister, shatters her world. As she navigates the painful truth of his heart belonging to another, Isabella-Rose must confront her own insecurities and the overwhelming weight of unrequited love.
The weight of unspoken words hangs heavy in the air. Isabella-Rose stands before Jaxon, the man who occupies her every thought, as he speaks the words she's both longed for and dreaded. He tells her he loves her, but not in the way she desperately desires, explaining their age difference and his view of her as a little sister.
Humiliation floods through her as tears stream down her face, muffling her apology into his chest. Realizing the vulnerability of the moment in front of someone who doesn't want her romantically, she pulls away, requesting that they no longer talk and should ignore each other whenever they meet.
