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ouldn't handle it. She requested a break between her and Alex, not because she was angry at him, but because she was just sad that things had to happen that way. She explained everyt

eed him to acknowledge that." Adiza nodded, knowing that she had to make things right with Britney. "I'll make sure Alex apologizes to you," she promised. Together, Adiza and Britney went to find Alex. They found him sitting in the school courtyard, looking lost in thought. As soon as he spotted them, he jumped up and hugged Adiza tightly. "Adiza, I'm so sorry," Alex said, his voice filled with regret. "I know I hurt you and Britney, and I'm truly sorry. Can you ever forgive me?" Adiza smiled, feeling a sense of relief wash over her. "I forgive you, Alex," she said. "But you need to apologize to Britney too." Alex nodded, turning to Britney with a sincere expression. "Britney, I'm so sorry for hurting you," he said. "I know I shouldn't have pursued Adiza without breaking things off with you first. Can you ever forgive me?" Britney smiled, her eyes shining with tears. "I forgive you, Alex," she said. "But I need you to promise me one thing." "Anything, Britney," Alex said, eager to make things right. "I need you to promise me that you'll always be honest with me, even if it h