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 w