Time Heals All Wounds By Oliver Thomas 30 Summary
Tanner shows up outside Addie’s dorm room late at night, holding a box of macarons as a peace offering, but his hurried and distant demeanor makes it clear he’s not sincere. He urges Addie to cancel her flight home and stay with him during the short break, but she remains silent and detached, signaling that their relationship is over. When Tanner presses her about what’s wrong, Addie bluntly tells him they’re done and demands he stop coming around.
Tanner reacts with frustration and disbelief, mocking the situation and insisting that Addie can’t function without him. He tries to convince her that his presence matters, even threatening to make her cancel her plans repeatedly. Addie, however, stands firm and accuses him of staying around for Ayla, not for her. She confronts him about his hospital visit and late night, exposing the truth she’s uncovered about his motivations.
The tension escalates as Tanner admits he’s staying for Ayla because she was injured, blaming himself for not paying enough attention. He expresses exhaustion from the argument and wants to end the confrontation, but Addie is resolute in her decision to cut ties. As she turns to leave, Tanner calls out desperately, questioning her coldness and declaring he won’t be on her flight regardless of her choices.
Addie ignores him and walks away, signaling that she is truly finished with their relationship. Tanner’s parting words about spending time with someone who actually wants him only emphasize the growing divide between them. The chapter closes with Addie leaving, emotionally drained and determined to move on.
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It was nearly midnight when Tanner finally appeared outside my dorm room, clutching a sleek box of macarons—a peace offering that felt more like an empty gesture than a genuine one.
“Hey. Eat these. I don’t have much time,” he said quickly, barely meeting my eyes.
He didn’t even give me a proper glance. “And cancel your flight. Break’s way too short to go home anyway. Let’s just hang out here,” he added, his tone brisk.
When I stayed silent, he finally looked up, a flicker of impatience crossing his face.
“What’s wrong with you now?” he asked, irritation creeping into his voice.
“Tanner,” I said, my voice hollow and distant, “we’re done. Stop coming here.”
He let out a dry, humorless laugh. “Right. Done.” He shook the box of macarons in his hand, as if the act itself was a joke.
“You’re seriously going to make me do this every time?” he said, frustration clear in his tone.
“Just cancel the flight, okay? I’m not messing around. Don’t blow up my phone later asking why I’m not on it.”
He reached out, like he was about to offer me one of the macarons himself.
“You haven’t seen me in weeks. Seven days without me? You’d lose your mind.”
I recoiled as if his words burned me. “I said we’re done.”
“I don’t care if you stay here with her for seven days or seven months. It means nothing to me. Got it?”
His usual smirk finally faded.
“Okay, then what is it now? What did I even do?” His voice dropped, laced with irritation. “You know you can’t function without me. Why are you acting like this? Did I let you get away with too much?”
Something inside me snapped.
“You’re staying for Ayla. Don’t stand there and lie to me.”
My voice trembled, but I held his gaze. “You think I’m stupid? I saw everything. Your little hospital visit. Your all-nighter.”
“I don’t care who you sleep with, Tanner. But don’t you dare come here pretending you’re doing this for me.”
He looked down, sighed deeply, and then flung the macarons to the ground with a sharp clatter.
“Yeah. Fine. I’m staying for Ayla. Happy now?”
“But if your best friend was lying alone in a hospital bed, wouldn’t you stay too?”
“If I hadn’t been so busy babysitting your emotions, she wouldn’t have gone out and wrecked her bike. So yeah—this is on me.”
He ran a hand over his face, exhaustion evident in his movements. “I’m done arguing about this. I’m tired.”
I turned away sharply. “Then stop talking. Just leave.”
I was finished—completely, utterly done.
But as I reached for the door handle, his voice called out behind me, louder now, desperate.
“You’re really going to be like this, Addie? After everything?”
I didn’t look back.
“I’m not begging this time. Keep your ticket, don’t keep it—I won’t be on that flight.”
He scoffed. “Go ahead. Give me the silent treatment. See what happens when I spend a whole week with someone who actually wants me around.”
I didn’t respond.
I was already gone.
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Conclusion
The raw intensity of their final exchange leaves a lingering ache, capturing the painful unraveling of a relationship once filled with promise. Both Addie and Tanner are caught in a storm of hurt and misunderstanding, their words sharp yet revealing the deep wounds beneath. The chapter delicately explores the fragile balance between love and resentment, showing how unresolved pain can push even the closest hearts apart.
In this moment of heartbreak, the silence that follows speaks volumes—an unspoken acknowledgment that some wounds need time and distance to heal. Despite the bitterness and anger, there is an undercurrent of longing and vulnerability, reminding us that endings are seldom simple and that the path to healing is often paved with difficult truths.
What to Expect in Next Chapter?
The next chapter promises to delve deeper into the tangled emotions between Addie and Tanner, where unresolved feelings and raw frustrations threaten to unravel whatever fragile connection remains. As they navigate the aftermath of their confrontation, the lingering tension and unspoken truths will test their limits, forcing both to confront the pain they’ve been avoiding. Readers can expect moments charged with vulnerability and unexpected revelations that could either heal or further fracture their bond.
Meanwhile, the presence of Ayla looms large, adding another layer of complexity to the story. Tanner’s choice to stay for her hints at hidden loyalties and sacrifices that may come to light, challenging Addie’s perceptions and stirring up new conflicts. The upcoming chapter will explore how these intertwined relationships shape the characters’ decisions, pushing them toward emotional crossroads that could redefine their futures.
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
