Love Beyond Reach novel Chapter 16

Julian remained silent for a long time.

Saoirse didn't say anything either. After quietly finishing her coffee, she stood up with her bag.

Julian was lost in his thoughts when he noticed her movement. He immediately stood up as well, reaching out to grab her hand.

"Saoirse, I…"

Saoirse quietly waited for a minute. Still, Julian couldn't finish his sentence.

Growing impatient, Saoirse gently lifted her left hand and pried his fingers off one by one.

"For the sake of the four years I loved you, let me go, Julian."

Her sigh sent a tremor through Julian's heart.

Panicked, Julian looked at her, his face filled with unease. "I'm sorry, Saoirse. I know I haven't been a good boyfriend these past years. I didn't fulfill my responsibilities. Will you give me one more chance?"

Saoirse stared at him, a trace of sarcasm flashing in her eyes.

"You don't love me. Even if we try a hundred more times, the result will be the same. Let's end this here."

With that, she strode toward the door without looking back.

Watching her determined figure, Julian felt all the strength leave his body. He collapsed back into his chair, his eyes unfocused. As Saoirse's words echoed in his ears, he couldn't help thinking about their three years together.

He rarely replied to her messages, seldom shared his daily life with her, and hardly ever took her out on dates.

He had never cared about her feelings, never noticed her changes, and never expressed love to her face.

Saoirse had endured three years in such a one-sided relationship.

Yet Julian was completely oblivious, continuing to remain entangled with Georgina right in front of her, engaging in all sorts of intimate behaviors.

What right did he have to ask her to come back to him after carelessly wasting and squandering her affection?

The afternoon sunlight was bright and warm, casting a gentle glow over Saoirse.

After voicing everything she had held back, she felt her steps grow lighter. Everything around her seemed more pleasant.