Chapter 276

He winced at the pain, tugging at his wounded lip as he called out, “Effie."

He was showing weakness now-he only ever called her so gently when he was at his most vulnerable.

Back when they were together, every time he let his guard down and called for her like this, Effie's heart would inevitably soften.

He thought this time would be no different.

But this time, Effie didn't even glance at him. She walked right past, her expression unreadable, and kept going.

Mitchell reached out, grasping at empty air. His hand closed on nothing.

He watched her leave, her cold, unyielding back disappearing down the hallway.

Was this really it for them? Was there truly no future left?

He couldn't accept it. He simply couldn't.

After all these years together, could they really say goodbye so easily?

"Mitchell!"

on his face. With a worried frown, she reached out, her voice gentle. "What happened? How did you

could touch him, Mitchell slapped her

snapped, his voice icy. "Just leave

and her eyes stung, but she forced herself to stay calm. Taking a shaky breath, she said quietly, "Alright, I won't. Let's just go to the

and hailed

she reached for the door, Mitchell

But Mitchell didn't care. The mere sight of her made his

The driver hesitated, glancing

If you don't,

pull away, but Suzan lost her balance and stumbled, falling

driver, shaken, said nervously, "She fell. I

worry flickered across his face.

driver finally

company. Effie

turned to Lyman, raising an eyebrow. "Lyman, did you do something to Effie? Is that why she doesn't want people

deep, aimed straight for Lyman's sore spot. Lyman's voice was cold as steel. "Mind your own

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