him get totally wet. She had hidden from him for a week, refused to respond to his messages or see him. She hoped he would understand and move on, but it was obvious he wa

pression. "You still care about me?" he asked brokenly. Ellie averted her gaze as guilt dug deep into her. "I'm helpless in this situation, please understand." If she doesn't marry Cruz, her family might fall into bankruptcy. She shut her eyes to prevent her tears from falling, then slowly opened them after a moment and rose to her feet. There was no point dwelling in what they once had, it would cause more pain to them. It would be better she stood firmly on her decision, swallow all emotions, discard the beautiful memories they had together and accept the new life before her. "Ellie please don't leave me," Asher held her legs but her once solemn expression darkened. "What happened to the promises we made to each other?" His voice had become heavy with emotions. Ellie took quick steps away from him disengaging herself from his grip. "Why are you embarrassing yourself Asher!" Her voice which was soft minutes ago became furious as she faked a sparked temper. "Why should I remain in this deceitful relationship?" She sighed in annoyance and faced away from him. Lines of frown cut across his face, he narrowed his eyes, then wagged his head in confusion. "What deceit? I've been faithful to you these five years," he had never cheated on her with another woman or taken a lustful look on another woman. He stretched his hand to hold her but quickly she shifted away from his grip, leaving his hand hung in the air. "Do I disgust you now?" "Yes, you disgust me Asher! So much!" On the surface, she simmered in anger but within, her heart throbbed violently as the thick blanket of grief suffocated her. Asher nodded, then lowered his head. "I see. So it's because of him?" It's because of Cruz?" Her eye lids trembled but quickly, she regained her composure. How did he know? She didn't want to tell him, not at that moment. "You're silent Elli