Love That Wasn't Meant to Last novel Chapter 63

But with Selena's bipolar disorder and Zion's craziness, they would surely take revenge against me. Thinking about that, I swallowed the words I intended to say.

It was better for Sylvia to be angry with me than be caught in this madness.

I sighed, walked over, and pulled her into my arms.

"Please, Sylvia. Go back to work in Carzonia. I'll help you sort out the transfer. Just wait a bit longer, and I promise I'll finish up here in two months. Then, I'll come back for you."

"Enough, Hudson. I've made up my mind. If you can't accept it, then let's just break up." Sylvia pushed herself free from my arms.

"Break up." Those two words were cruel, yet she had said them so effortlessly.

I was speechless. Suddenly, I didn't know what to say in response.

Seeing my silence, Sylvia seemed to realize she had gone too far. She glanced at me, looking embarrassed, and nervously tugged at the corner of my sleeve.

"I was just joking. I didn't mean it. I'm just too angry, and it slipped out. Don't take it to heart, Hudson."

I looked at her face and took a deep breath, unsure of what to say. I was afraid that if we continued talking, this relationship might truly be over.

If she could say "break up" so easily when angry, one more argument might push her to leave for good.

What had she gone through while I was away? Why did she feel like a stranger now?

It was different from the Sylvia I used to know—the one who was gentle, open-hearted, and cheerful.

I looked at her, took a deep breath, and calmed myself.