Viktor
My eyes slowly widened, and my heart started beating fast. I already knew. I was Vee, her biggest supporter for months. But hearing her say it out loud, trusting me with that secret, hit differently.
“You aren’t saying anything,” she whispered, sounding nervous.
I looked at her and gently held her face with both hands. “Does it matter?” I asked softly. “But tell me, do you want to continue it?”
She swallowed hard. “That’s how I get money. But I have a plan. I’m trying to stop it by the end of this month because I already found a good-paying job.”
I smiled and nodded, then kissed her forehead tenderly. “I’m so proud of you for how far you’ve come. You’re strong, resilient, and you’ve been carrying so much by yourself. Whatever you decide, I’m here. You don’t have to do any of th
