Chapter 23

Esme remained silent for a long time before pulling his hands away and walking off without a word. "Essie!" Isaiah, who was consumed by pain, blocked her path. He just wanted to ask why she refused to give him another chance. He had been trying to win her back from the day he had seen her again. But no matter how much he explained or what he did, she remained unmoved. "You used to love me so much. Why can't you give me one more chance? If you hate the traces Audrey left in our home, I'll sell the house. "If the gifts I gave you bring you discomfort, I'll replace them all. If you think I'm dirty, I'll wash myself over and over again." "And what if it's your heart that's soiled?" Esme spoke abruptly, catching him off guard. He stood there, unable to answer. She then smiled faintly, gave him one last look, and left him standing there alone. Esme began packing her belongings the next day, preparing to return to Meliana. Initially, she had planned to bring Nolan and Ruby with her,