Chapter 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?”

I 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.

I 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 get me out of

trouble?”

My heart skipped a beat, and I immediately looked at him. “Why would Jared tell you that? Isn’t he sticking his nose in too

much?”

to me. He reached out and took my hand. “Why are your fingers so cold?

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

next second, his voice cracked with emotion. “Thank you, Victoria. Thank you for helping me when I was

always happy to help

you is the cost I have to bear?” Nathan cut me off. He wasn’t angry–just sounded like fate had drained the fight out of him,

waiting for. I told you before, I’m not the ending you’re looking for.” I stood up,

middle of our busy lives already feels like a luxury. That’s enough for

for much, but since this was the deal I made

on your career. I truly believe you have a brilliant future ahead of you. Love… it’s just

arms around me from behind, holding me so tightly

it’s a weight I can

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a loss for words. Time seemed

to love, the worst thing is to drag

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rigid, his grip on my

my neck as he murmured, “Did you fall

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