Chapter16 Three years ago , when Sloane Hart was chosen to study abroad , Logan had begged her not to go . But she hadn't hesitated . She'd broken things off without a backward glance , declaring that her wanted to chase her future , and nothing , not even him , would hold her back . dream was to become a star . She Even when he said he'd support her , that he'd wait in Riverton until she came home , she refused . She had laughed a little bitterly and said she couldn't trust herself not to be tempted in a foreign country , that she'd rather cut ties clean than betray him later . And then three years later , when he had already married Serena , Sloane had come back . Not only had she returned , she'd even texted him , asking him to meet her at the airport . He had to admit , when he saw her again , the flicker of his youth , those first feelings , had stirred . After all , they had grown up together . She was three years younger , and he had always treated her like a princess , cherished and spoiled . Falling into romance later had seemed as natural as breathing . He'd never imagined it would all come to this . " Logan ... " Sloane's face was ashen , her voice so thin it nearly disappeared . " I regret it . I finally see it now , you were the most important thing . I love you . I still love you . Don't you love me ? " " I'm sorry . I won't lie to you . " Logan stood , his gaze steady . " Three years ago , when I married Serena , yes , I still loved you then . But now ... I don't . The only person I love is her . Now and always . " Sloane's lips parted in shock. She had staged this entire drama with Lena , thinking it would break his heart , bring him back to her . And instead , he told her plainly , he loved Serena Whitmore . Only Serena . " I'm leaving for Serena , " Logan continued . " Take care of yourself . Stop with these stunts . In three hours I'll be on a flight , and my phone will be off . Even if you want to reach me , you won't be able to . So don't hurt yourself again . " No matter how she pleaded , he didn't look back . Disbelief twisted through her chest . He couldn't be this cruel , could he ? As his footsteps echoed down the stairwell , she scrambled onto the windowsill , desperation overtaking her . " Logan ! If you walk away now , I'll jump ! " What had begun as a performance had spiraled into something dangerous . Lena froze in horror , realizing Sloane's emotions had spun out of control . " Sloane , please , calm down , come down from there ... " " Stay away ! " Sloane screamed , shoving at her agent's reaching hands . Her voice shook with raw hysteria . " Go away ! Don't come closer ! I have everything , fame , money , the world watching me , but no love ! For three years I told myself I didn't need it . But the second 1 saw him again , my love came rushing back . I never stopped loving him . Never ! So why , why does he love someone else ? " Her body teetered on the edge , fragile as a candle flame in the wind . A crowd gathered below , buzzing in disbelief . " Wait , that's Sloane Hart , isn't it ? The movie star ? " " Oh my God , she's trying to kill herself ! " " Over love ? But the press said she didn't even have a boyfriend ! " She's not really going to jump , is she ?! " Logan looked up at her , his jaw tight . " Sloane , you're insane . Do you even know what you're doing ? " " I know exactly what I'm doing ! " she shrieked , eyes locked on him . " I want you back , I won't let divorce her ! " ou run to Serena . I want you to She had been gambling on him for years , gambling that he would never fall for another woman . And now , faced with his betrayal , she doubled down on her madness . But Logan only stared at her for a long , silent moment before answering softly , " I'm sorry , Sloane . Take care of yourself . " Then , without another word , he turned and walked away . Her scream ripped through the air . " Logan ! You'll regret this ! " And with that , she flung herself from the windowsill .