Chaoter 376

Ethan's determination and conviction moved me but also brought me exasperation. In this battle, there might be no gunpowder involved, but every person's decision was of utmost importance. As for me, I needed to build myself a solid defense line. "I thank you for your thought, but please allow me to face all of these my way." My sorrowful ending was already written for me since I pestered him shamelessly in the beginning. "As for us, keeping our distance from each other is probably the best way for us to protect each other." I took a deep breath and tried to sound as calm and determined as possible. He looked intently at me, an unknown emotion flashed in his eyes, which eventually turned into nothing but a helpless sigh. Our conversation ended just like that. We probably didn't part on good terms, or it could be that we both knew that we couldn't salvage anything between us. Even if he was back in Yardville, he couldn't change anything while I watched all of these unfold quietly.