Chapter 905

But Linda had given him everything, and in the end, it was all for nothing. It wasn't until much later that Linda finally understood something crucial—loving others wasn't something a person was born knowing how to do. Before one could love someone else, one would have to love themselves first. William held her hand tightly as if she were something precious, something fragile—something that could slip away if he let go for even a second. He was like a child clutching his favorite toy, afraid that if he blinked, it would disappear. His voice was quiet and raw as he said, "People always say you don't appreciate what you have until it's gone. I think I finally understand that now. "When I had you, I thought I didn't need to hold on so tightly. I thought you'd always be there. But the moment I watched you walk away—when I saw you disappear from my life completely—I finally woke up. Even if we had never known each other as kids, I still would have fallen for you." His grip tightened.