Chapter 244

"Are the feelings between us...so fragile?" John asked.

"There aren't any feelings to talk about between us right now,' Cordy shot back coldly. "Have you forgotten, Mr. Levine? Back then, I promised to try out this relationship and see if it would work. Clearly, this isn't going too well."

"If I said I wouldn't involve you in my engagement with Jessica, would you be willing to wait for me?"

"No," Cordy refused without hesitation.

"Am I that unworthy of your trust?" John said, clenching his fist tightly as his eyes tinged scarlet.

"Yes/ Cordy said, nodding.

John laughed hoarsely, a hint of self-depreciation laced in his voice.

The atmosphere plunged into a sudden silence, and the air was heavy.

The two sat in silence for a long time.

seemed like their

to leave, but John suddenly reached out to grasp her wrist with such force that it

cry

simply accepted John's lashing

believe that you don't have any feelings for me," John hissed, looking straight into her eyes, various emotions swimming in his own. "The feelings

didn't reply to

things lying down. You wouldn't let go of things so easily, just because

human. I'm not a god. I too get frightened when faced with

with your own power! I can’t believe

she could hide nothing. He could see

say to you?" John asked

that Alan had met her in private and was even smart enough to guess that her unwavering

you by my own

there was no need to

it off cleanly, everything should be laid out

could avoid longing for each other

you agree

"Yes."

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