NovelEnglishChapter 459
Nathan's expression froze on his face, those deep eyes-usually calm-now flickering with shock.
For a split second, it was like he couldn't even process what I'd just said. He let out a short, almost disbelieving
laugh. “Victoria, what are you even saying?”
| let out a quiet sigh, lifting my eyes to meet his. “I'm saying we should break up.”
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“Break up? Is that just for a while, or... forever?” Nathan's voice turned rough, and if you listened closely, you
could hear it
trembling.
| turned my face toward the window, my voice softening. “Forever.”
Nathan clenched his jaw, his lips pressed into a tight line. After a long pause, he set his fork down, his voice
tinged with self-deprecation. “Is what Mr. Holcomb said true? Was it really you who went to the Jennings family
to getout of
trouble?”
My heart skipped a beat, and | immediately looked at him. “Why would Jared tell you that? Isn't he sticking his
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much?”
“It’s not his fault. | asked him to tellthe truth.” Nathan suddenly stood up and moved to sit next to me. He
reached out and took my hand. “Why are your fingers so cold? Victoria, did Ryan ask you to break up with me?”
| took a deep breath, gently pulling my hand back from his grasp. “It’s not exactly a condition, but he did help
out. Nathan, you know better than anyone how hard it’s been for you to get here. Let's try to be rational about
this.”
Nathan's eyes suddenly reddened, and the next second, his voice cracked with emotion. “Thank you, Victoria.
Thank you for helpingwhen | was lost.”
“I'm always happy to help out as a friend...”
“So losing you is the cost | have to bear?” Nathan cutoff. He wasn’t angry-just sounded like fate had drained
the fight out of him, leaving him a little hollow inside.
“Nathan, these are two different things. Us breaking up... it's because of me. I'm not someone worth waiting for.
| told you before, I'm not the ending you're looking for.” | stood up, my thoughts all tangled and messy.
“I never wanted anything in return. Honestly, just stealing a moment with you in the middle of our busy lives
already feels like a luxury. That's enough for me.” Nathan stood up too, coming to stand behind me, his voice
raw with pain.
I knew he never asked for much, but since this was the deal | made with Ryan, | had to keep my word.
“Nathan, you should focus on your career. | truly believe you have a brilliant future ahead of you. Love... it's just
something insignificant in your life...”
“No.” Nathan suddenly wrapped his arms aroundfrom behind, holdingso tightly that my mind was in
turmoil.
“No, it's not insignificant. To me, it's a weight | can hardly bear.” Nathan's voice broke again, thick with emotion.
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Chapter 459
I was at a loss for words. Tseemed to freeze between us.
But when it comes to love, the worst thing is to drag it out and leave things unresolved.
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Nathan stood rigid, his grip on my wa
unyielding. His breath was hot against my neck as he murmured, “Did you fall for
him?”
| stayed silent.
“Not answering means yes.” Nathan gave a self-mocking laugh. “Victoria, are you really going to be like a
firework- dazzling for a moment, then gone without a trace?”
A dull ache throbbed in my chest. Nathan's long, silent crush had finally bloomed for a brief moment, only to
cfull
circle and end where it began.
“Nathan, don’t do this. Let's both calm down.” | reached for his hands, trying to pry his fingers away.
Nathan actually let go, stepping back a couple of steps. “Alright, let's talk this out calmly.”
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