Josie didn’t know how to respond. There was a hint of helplessness in her tone as she said, “Some people simply can’t go back to the past.”

“Then we won’t go back! You didn’t like who l was before, right? I won’t go back, then!”

“That’s not what I meant. What I’m trying to say is, the love we once shared can’t be reclaimed. I am no longer fervently devoted to you.”

This response caused Dexter’s actions to momentarily slow down. A rare vulnerability appeared in his eyes as he softly asked, “You don’t love me anymore, right?”

“That’s right. I don’t love you anymore.”

Even with such a response, Dexter still didn’t believe it. “Look into my eyes and tell me you don’t love me anymore,” he said.

“I don’t love you anymore.”

“Say it again.”

“I don’t love you anymore.”

“Say it again.”

leaned in, pulling her into his embrace, unable to

Josie to suffocate,

heart, she could truly feel that she still

alcohol was too strong, almost invading her heart, leaving her breathless.

time I asked you to marry me, several years ago?” he

brows.

first time

was somewhat taken aback. “What

had already met you. You must have been in university at the time. Your father had an incident, crying over the phone, but after the tears, he laughed and told himself that everything

a state of utter confusion at that time. Seeing you restored my confidence, so whether you were Liana or Josie,

fathom that Dexter would ever reach a point where he couldn’t go on

felt increasingly

find me annoying whenever you see me, right?” he asked

somewhat dazed. For reasons she couldn’t fathom, her voice no longer held

true father. From this perspective, I do not find

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