NovelEnglishWhen did | ever think about letting him go?
I had never, not once.
However, the path | took had broughtto a point of no return.
| stood there, letting his arms wrap around me, lost in the sound of the relentless rain tapping against the window. Man, Lake City's
rain was something else.
After what felt like forever, | gently unwrapped his arms, turned to face him, and met his gaze with a steady one of my own. Years
had passed, but he was still that sguy—regal, graceful, distractingly handsome.
Our eyes locked, and | caught a glimpse of the mistiness in his. A tightness gripped my chest, and | took a shallow breath. With a
small, playful smile, | asked, "Idris, do you believe in fate?"
He looked at me, unsure of what | was getting at, his lips pursed slightly, but he remained silent, neither affirming nor denying.
Knowing | would not get an answer, | smiled softly and said, "They say that fate is a series of intertwined destinies, binding people
together until their paths diverge. When we were in Tully City, | prayed in Grace Cathedral, not only for the well-being of the living
and the peace of the departed but also secretly hoping that we could stay together for life."
As | saw the light in his dark eyes, | took a deep breath and continued, "Back then, | truly wanted to be together with you.
However, as the elders say, fate has its own way. If two people destined to be together pray for it, they'll stick with each other
through thick and thin, no matter the quarrels. However, if it's a troubled bond, fate won't let them suffer through hardships only to
stay apart. It cuts their ties in this life, letting them find better matches, sparing them the pain of a love that's not meant to be. You
and |, we're the latter."
He gavea puzzled look, his lips pressed together in thought, but he stayed quiet, not giving anything away.
| looked at him, took another deep breath, and let it out slowly. "Idris, it's not about giving up on you. It's not because of Lucas or
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAlice. It's just that, after everything, it's clear we're not meant to keep going."
He stared back at me, silent as the night, the sharp tang of alcohol hanging between us. His silence weighed down the room,
making the air thick and heavy.
Then, out of the silence, a harsh laugh broke free from him, detached and mocking, sending shivers down my spine.
Fate?" Idris’'s voice was laced with
scorn as he sneered atme. "You're
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| could see the anger in his eyes, and | knew that my words were like whispers in a storm.
| let out a weary sigh and met his gaze with a calm | did not feel. "Fine, then believe that | don't love you anymore and that you're
not in my heart."
"Yvette!" His voice was a roar, his hands clenching mine with a fierce desperation. His eyes were wild, tinged with red, as he
pleaded, "Why? Haven't | done enough? What do | have to do to make you loveand to make you stay? I've done everything
you wanted, haven't I?"
Seeing him like that, my heart swelled with a painful sourness. | gasped for air, my voice raspy as | faced him, "Idris, I... ."
"I was wrong," he admitted, pulling
New Year's Eve, | don't know what
happened. | can't remember if |
touched her. Yyette, just givea
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said [Pmarry her, | was just tnfing to
getarise out of you to get batk at
you for being so distant. l-thought if
we made it back from th& border
alive, you'd be worried sick about
me. | thought you'd be the first face
I'd see when | woke up, that you'd be
there to holdand tellit's all
behind us. But | woke up to
strangers, not you. | figured you
were just too busy, so | went looking
for you, hoping to hear you say you
were worried, that you'd be relieved
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I let him hold me, his words spilling out like a child who had been wronged, each one tugging at my heart.
He was always so proud, but now...
Did love really drag a god from his throne, making him as lowly as an ant for someone else's sake?
Well, not for me. | did not want that for him. He's a man of pride and distinction. He should be up there like he always was, the
elegant chairman of Young Corporation, commanding from his high perch and living life on his own terms.
Idris should not have to grovel like that, not for me.
"Idris." My voice cracked as | gripped his hand, my heart aching so much | could barely breathe. He eased up just a little but did
not let go. His gaze locked on mine, his eyes a fierce, fiery red.
I took a deep breath and gently
cupped his faze, looking up into his
eyes, my oie sof with concern, "|
can't giveyou the answers you want
right noW- and | can't make any
promises. | want you to be happy,
and{really hope I'm part of that
ones But I'm so, SO SOFrYy.
e've been through so rach, and
it's like we're not in charge of our
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