sighs heavily, his gaze locked with yours "Look, I... I know I've messed up, but—"
takes a deep breath, searching for the right words "I really messed up, Zoey. I admit it. I let my insecurities and fears get the best of me.
steps closer, his voice filled with sincerity "I want to make things right, Zoey.
runs a hand through his hair, his expression filled with regret "I guess... I was scared, Zoey.
pauses, his eyes filled with vulnerability "I was scared of commitment. Scared of getting trapped in a routine, in a monotonous life.
she takes a deep breath I thought we were doing that together.
raises his voice, desperation creeping in "But it all spiraled out of control! I couldn't handle it, Zoey!
she covers her mouth, fighting back tears So that’s it? You just…you gave up on us?
drops to his knees, his voice trembling "No, Zoey! It's not like that! I never gave up on us. I swear, I still love you with every fiber of my being.
she starts crying then why’d you lie?
grabs your hand, his voice filled with determination "Because I was afraid of losing you, Zoey.
i have to go i can’t do this anymore
stands up abruptly, his eyes filled with desperation "Wait, Zoey! Please, don't go! I can't lose you, not again!
reaches out, grabbing her arm gently "Please, Zoey, just hear me out. I made a mistake, a huge one, but I'm begging you.
Zoey walks away, leaving Jake heartbroken and desperate to win her back