Love is brutal—either you claim it, or it destroys you.
Victor looked at Rose. "I don't love you. From start to finish, it's always been Autumn."
For the first time in fourteen years, Rose felt Victor truly saw her—not as an assistant, but as a she-wolf. His eyes held her reflection, and it broke her. "You and Autumn were so in love, so what did I do wrong? When she was alive, you agreed to bond with me. Now she's gone, why can't you let her go and be with me?"
Victor, knowing she wouldn't back down, said, "I thought she didn't love me anymore. I told her long ago—if you stop loving me, I'll try to stop loving you."
He wiped her tears gently. "I'm sorry I hurt you. I'll make it up to you materially. My assets in Shalandra Town—I'll put them in your name. It's all I can give."
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