Ryder felt a mix of emotions after confronting Sophia. There was relief, anxiety, and a sense of uncertainty about what would happen next. He knew he had made the right decision, but he also knew that it wouldn't be easy.
As he walked out of the room, he was met with the sound of Sophia's angry voice, shouting at someone on the phone. He didn't care. He was done pretending to be someone he wasn't.
Ryder went to his room and locked the door, feeling a sense of freedom that he hadn't felt in a long time. He took a deep breath and started to think about what he needed to do next.
First things first, he needed to talk to Emma. He needed to tell her what had happened and how he felt. He pulled out his phone and sent her a text, asking her to meet him at the park where they first met.
As he waited for Emma's response, he couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and nervousness. What would she say? Would she forgive him for being so stupid?
The minutes ticked by, and Ryder's anxiety grew. What if Emma didn't want to see him? What if she had moved on?
Just as Ryder was starting to lose hope, his phone buzzed. It was Emma. She agreed to meet him at the park in an hour.
Ryder's heart skipped a beat. This was it. This was his chance to make things right. He felt a sense of determination wash over him. He was going to make this work, no matter what.