Chapter 222

“Why?” Silvia pursed her lips as she could sense Neil’s anger beneath his calm exterior. “I’m truly grateful that you saved me, and there were moments when I considered getting back together with you. “Yet, every time I tried to commit to that decision, I would recall the image of you being with Ada. “In Ten Miles Village, you cut off that rope without hesitation when the massive wave hit. It was the first time you had decisively chosen me. But I know it’s because Ada wasn’t with you. If she had been there, would you have chosen me so easily? I think the answer would be no.” Neil’s gaze turned cold. He looked into her eyes and said, “These are just assumptions. It’s unfair of you to think of me that way.” Silvia wore a bitter smile. She shook her head and said, “I know, but I can’t take that risk again. I’ve thrown away three years of my life. Now that I’ve finally moved on, I don’t want to repeat the same mistakes.” “Don’t you have any confidence in me?” “It’s not about you.