Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

Chapter 1495: Proud of you

"Joe, I'm sorry. Please let me go." freewebnevel.com

Another moment of silence settled over them. Even Cassandra, who had come specifically to ask for this favor, knew this would be a tough conversation. After all, she and Jonathan had been seeing each other for almost a year.

They had good days - days they wished would never end. Days when everything was peaceful, full of love, and when, in their eyes, nothing mattered but each other's existence.

Even though Cassandra had to admit she hadn't fully committed, and even if she suspected that Jonathan simply needed her family's support, she wanted to believe that, at one point, they had genuinely loved each other. Or at least, they thought they had.

Jonathan stared at her before lowering his gaze. "Is that what you want?"

"..." She didn't answer, but her silence said enough.

"Why did it have to be me?" he asked again, lifting his eyes to meet hers. Still, she didn't answer, and once again, her silence was enough. "Your family wouldn't let you?"

Jonathan let out a bitter laugh, pulling his hand from her grip. "You do understand what you're asking of me, right, Cassy?"

"..." Cassandra pursed her quivering lips. "I'm sorry."

"I..." Jonathan exhaled heavily, his eyes beginning to tear up. "How do I even respond to that? Just okay? I understand? Let's break up?"

His breathing grew jagged as he looked back at her. "I love you, Cassy. Why?"

Cassandra tried to answer, but nothing came. What could she say in return? All she could do was look at him, catching the pain in his eyes, a mix of confusion and hurt.

Was she wrong?

Did he really love her?

"Oh, Joe," Cassandra breathed, moving closer to him, wrapping her arms around him. "I'm sorry. I'm really, really sorry."

Yet despite her apologies, nothing she said told him to forget the conversation. All she repeated was, "I'm sorry." Nothing else.

Jonathan rested his forehead on her shoulder, his back trembling. For a while, the two of them sat in silence, their tears speaking for them.

losing someone in your life, the memories. Goodbyes were never easy - but sometimes, they were

this was

her in the eyes. Before he spoke, another tear

as

"Cassy."

onto her arm as she reached out to hold his

just hung his head

*****

Moments later...

bun, staring wide-eyed at Cassandra. Moments ago, Cassandra had

she was there — and it was the

the corner of the couch, closer to her. "You asked him

reaching for the open can of beer Kiara had been drinking. She took a swig, wincing at the bitter taste. When she faced Kiara again, she added, "I asked him to call off the engagement and that we break up

gasped, eyes even wider now, her intrigue practically glowing. "Did he get

Cassandra sighed, her heart heavy. "He was... sad. Very sad. I didn't expect him

he's a good guy!" Kiara clicked her tongue, but her expression was gentle.

feel a little

broke

how

point he bawled his eyes out - but this is for me. And if he truly cared, this is what's best for him too. He doesn't deserve to marry a

smile as she reached out

Cassy. I know it wasn't easy, but I'm

softened as she held Kiara's hand back.

at my lowest, you were there for me. If you hadn't believed in me, I don't think I'd be able to believe in

each other. They might not share blood, but in their hearts, they were more than best friends. They were sisters - each other' greatest support. A kind of support neither had

Did he agree? I assume he did, since you're

Cassandra sighed. "He told me that if it's what I really want, and if it will make me happier, then he'll let me

soon as those words left her mouth, Kiara

good man," Kiara teased, making

regret this someday, I know that. It's going to be a lesson learned,

lesson," Kiara said with a raised brow.