Chapter 4

The room went dead silent.

Everyone stopped chewing and stared at us.

"What is your deal today?" Tyler roared. "Amber brought this out of the goodness of her heart, and not only are you ungrateful, but you're also acting like a total bitch! Everyone is watching. You will stand up and apologize to Amber. Right. Now."

His voice was dripping with venom.

Amber quickly ran over, grabbing Tyler’s arm, her eyes swimming with tears.

"Tyler, please stop... It's my fault. I shouldn't have bought them... Chloe, please don't be mad. I'll apologize for Tyler, okay? Just don't let this ruin your afternoon exam."

She claimed she was apologizing, but she leaned her body heavily against Tyler's chest.

The classmates chimed in again.

"Seriously, Chloe, you're crossing the line today."

"Tyler is just defending Amber. Just apologize and let it go."

"We're all classmates. Don't make it weird."

Apologize?

I looked at them, finding the entire situation hysterical.

In my past life, I saved all of them. Yet Tyler hit me, verbally abused me, and watched me die.

In this life, I did absolutely nothing, and I was still the bad guy.

I realized then that no matter what choice I made, the outcome for them didn't matter. Because in Tyler’s heart, I would never be as important as Amber.

I slowly stood up, meeting his furious gaze calmly.

"Tyler," I said softly.

"We're done."

The rage on Tyler’s face instantly froze.

"What... what did you say?"

"I said, we are breaking up."

I repeated, enunciating every single word.

"From this moment on, you, Amber, and whatever drama you guys have are none of my business."

"Chloe!"

Tyler raised his hand, the exact same scene from my past life flashing before my eyes.

I didn't flinch. I just stared at him coldly.

"Hit me," I whispered. "Do it, and we are completely through."

His hand froze in mid-air. It shook violently, but he couldn't bring himself to swing it down.

"Fine! Great!"

He pulled his hand back, trembling with pure rage.

"Chloe, don't you dare regret this! Breaking up over something so petty? Who do you think you are? Trust me, I will do just fine without you!"

"I wish you the best of luck with that."

I picked up my phone from the table. Thank god, the screen wasn't cracked. I slid it into my bag, checked my test permit, and turned to leave.

"Stop right there!" Tyler yelled. "Did I say you could leave? You haven't apologized, and a breakup is a two-way street. I don't agree to it!"

Hunter and a few other guys immediately stood up, blocking the door.

"Chloe, don't just run away. Talk it out."

"Yeah, nobody leaves until you apologize to Amber."

I took a deep breath, the last ounce of warmth in my heart completely evaporating.

"Move."

"No way! Not unless you get on your knees and apologize to Amber!" Hunter barked.

On my knees?

I almost laughed.

Just then, Amber’s voice trembled from behind.

"Oh... wait..." She suddenly clutched her stomach, her face turning pale. "My stomach... it hurts so bad..."

Tyler immediately spun around, panicked. "Amber, what's wrong?"