Chapter 304

Gabrielle and William exchanged glances, seemingly understanding my feelings but unsure how to comfort me. The pub's lights gradually dimmed, with only the moonlight and street lamps outside illuminating our corner. The music softened as if the whole world fell silent to listen to our story. I raised my glass and took a small sip; the bitter liquid flowed over my tongue, mirroring the bitterness in my heart. "I thought that if I gave enough, he would feel my feelings too. But I never considered that he might already have someone else in his heart," I said with a wry smile as I set my glass down. Gabrielle and William remained silent, knowing that words were unnecessary at that moment. Taking a deep breath, I continued, "Eventually, I realized that love isn't something you can win through one-sided efforts. It requires mutual resonance, understanding, and tolerance. I was lost in my own world, giving everything while neglecting his feelings." At this point, I seemed to find some p