Chapter 517

No love lingering on.

Alyssa couldn’t lie. Pain swept through her chest when she said those words out loud.

This pain had become a familiar companion. It was a constant presence in her three years of marriage to Jasper, and she often worried it might trigger a heart attack. It struck her more often than the occasions

when Jasper spent time with her.

“What’s the point of asking all this now, Jasper? Do you still expect me to feel the same way for you and not move on?” Alyssa asked weakly. She rarely appeared so fragile in front of others.

She continued, “I’ve loved you for 13 years. Tell me, how many more years could I possibly sacrifice? I

can’t bring myself to love you anymore. I’m afraid to.”

She was scared of loving anyone else at this point.

It felt like someone was squeezing Jasper’s heart. Painful emotion rose like a wave in his throat, cutting

his breath off.

had been. Not only had he dragged her down in this

had also ruined her.

the truth, Alyssa?” Jasper asked, knowing he would be defeated by

still tried.

said softly. “I was telling the truth when I said I loved you,

I don’t love you

eyes were hot with unshed tears. He held her hand. It felt so cold.

warm anymore.

again, Jasper. I owe you one. I’ll definitely

isn’t too outrageous,” Alyssa

she was setting up boundaries between

something in response, but she

cheeks standing out on her pallid complexion,

closer, reminiscing on the countless chances he had before to do this.

+15 BONUS

he was going to appreciate this opportunity

as he

only blame himself for

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