As Aiden spoke, his eyes grew red and his voice quivered slightly.

“Amelia, I’m single now. I can marry you without hesitation. Shall we go get the marriage certificate?”

When I was in love with Aiden, I yearned for nothing more than his undivided love. But now that he had actually made this offer, I felt uneasy and repulsed.

“Aiden, we’re strangers now. I’m not avoiding you or holding a grudge. I simply don’t love you anymore. Please stop pursuing me.”

“No, no… Amelia, you can’t be so heartless. After realizing how deeply I love you, you can’t just walk away from me. You can’t be so cruel.”

Aiden gripped...