He Gave Her Strawberries, Gave Me Hives (Ford and Sylvia) novel Chapter 215

Chapter 16

fter paying the bill, the three of them walked out of the restaurant together.

he night was as black as ink, blurring the city’s neon lights into a hazy glow.

eraphina’s figure was stretched long by the streetlight. A short distance behind her, Liam’s footsteps maintained a steady, neither–too–close–nor–too–far distance.

Then she reached the old locust tree at the foot of her apartment building, Seraphina stopped and turned around. Liam’s heart clenched. He quickly stopped

o, his gaze, a mixture of panic and hope, falling on her face.

era, do you need me to walk you up?” Ellis spoke up at that moment.

raphina shook her head, a faint smile spreading across her lips. “No, that’s okay, Ellis. You should go home and get some rest.”

lright,” Ellis said, his gaze subtly sweeping over Liam, his tone gentle. “You get some rest too. If you have any questions, you can ask me anytime.”

kay.” Seraphina replied, watching Ellis’s car drive away.

irning around, she met Liam’s reddened eyes. “How long are you going to keep following me?”

er voice was calm, betraying little emotion.

am took a step forward, his voice trembling with urgency. “Sera, I…”

here’s no going back for us.” Seraphina cut him off, her words sharp and clear, like a cold knife shattering all of Liam’s illusions.

es, there is!” Liam immediately retorted, his eyes full of stubbornness. “I know I was wrong! I really know! I realize my mistakes. I was an asshole. I was inded by that woman, Melody, I misunderstood you, and I… I did such terrible things to hurt you…”

the mention of that painful past, Seraphina’s eyes darkened, and a faint, mocking smile touched her lips. “Liam, some wounds, once inflicted, are like a lattered mirror. Even if you piece it back together, the cracks will always be there.”

lot That’s not true!” Liam explained eagerly, his hands subconsciously reaching for her arms. But the moment they touched her cool skin, he quickly let go. raid of scaring her again. “Those photos, I’ve completely deleted them! I never showed them to anyone, and I never planned to! I was just… tricked by Melody. le deliberately set us up. I was confused, that’s why… Sera, believe me, I never, ever wanted to hurt you!”

is voice was choked with sobs. The torment and regret of the past few days had nearly crushed him.

We’ve known each other since we were kids. We’ve been together for so many years! From college until now, a full seven years! I really can’t accept losing you. Ta, please give me one more chance, okay? Just one!”

eraphina watched him quietly, saw the pain and pleading in his eyes, but her heart remained utterly still

Jam,” she began softy, no one stays by another person’s aide forever. I’ve done a lot of thinking this past month I used to think love meant two people being, ed together, ball now I understand. A good love should help both people grow, not wear each other down and curse each other pain

I’m doing very weil now,” she paused. Stop following me, and stop torturing yourself

Vith that, she turned away from him and walked towards her apartment laulding

jam stood frozen, watching her back disappear into the building a entrance, bis hody swaying slightly

le had never expected Seraphing to be so ruthless Perhaps he had taken her feelings for tum too much for granted always assuming she would be there vaiting, which was why he had acted so brazenly. Even now, he refused to accept her decisive departure

But he was not resigned, and he would not give up.

He stared intently at the spot where she had disappeared, a stubborn fire roaring in his sheal

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