The words were too cruel for Zachary to bear. Every time he thought about it, his heart hurt so much that he felt like he could die.

He couldn't bear to speak it into existence. It was at that moment that Zachary realized how deep his feelings for Tessa ran and how possessive he was over her.

In the last two decades, Zachary had never felt as hopeless as he did now. A tear rolled down his cheek. Zachary was so upset that he thought he would shatter at the slightest touch.

The winter draft carried a chilling cold that seeped deep into the bone. Zachary stood amidst the cold breeze, eyes filled with despair as he gazed at Tessa. He looked like he was going to be blown away by the wind in the next second.

Tessa tightened her jaw and steeled her expression. The anger in her eyes was clear to see. "Zachary, we broke up on amicable terms. It was the best thing I could have done for you. If you continue to harass me, don't blame me for not showing you any mercy."

Tears glistened in Zachary's eyes. The spot where he got punched by Stephen was beginning to bruise, the skin there turning an angry red.

"No," Zachary said hoarsely. "Tessy, it was my fault. I'm begging you. Please come back to me. I'm begging you. Tessy, please..."

Zachary had completely discarded his pride. He didn't need it anymore. His voice was pitched low as he begged Tessa while sobbing like a child.

her temples, sounding exhausted as she said, "Zachary, what's the point in doing all this? I'm tired. You have

sorry, Tessy. I can't do that," Zachary choked

last cold glance at him before getting ready to close the door. Panic gripped Zachary. He reached his hand out

she closed the door, she had used more strength than necessary. Pain erupted at the spot where Zachary's hand was

Tessa's eyes for a moment before she recovered.

away, stopping

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his eyes shut. The tears

nightmare for Zachary. He would

be extinguished and long enough for the noises of the

elevator, shuffling along the hallway like a walking corpse.

a cold night.

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