Chapter 1353

Chandler fell silent, choosing not to argue with Helen any longer. If they were destined to part ways, he wanted it to be as calm as possible, wishing to leave her with a final impression of kindness. He remained silent for what felt like an eternity. Helen raised an eyebrow and turned back, her expression bewildered. "Aren't you going to fight for me at all?" Chandler's heart ached, and his mind felt foggy as he struggled to articulate his feelings. After a long pause, he said sincerely, "I love you, but you deserve to be free. If being with me makes you unhappy, then I'd rather let you go." A soft smile spread across Helen's face, her eyes warm as she looked at him. This was quintessentially Chandler. From the moment they decided to be together, he had always prioritized her feelings, never mentioning his own grievance. "So if I leave, you won't be sad?" Helen teased. "Will you toss and turn at night? Will you hide away and cry? Will you miss me so much that you can't sleep?"