Chapter: 3515

Janis removed her sunglasses, her expression hardening as she took a deep breath to steady her voice. “Brinley, years have passed, and everything's changed, but I never imagined you'd become so cold-hearted. Your behavior was extreme. At the Gibson family's banquet, your indifference towards Farris was palpable. I couldn't help but wonder if you were trying to make him feel the neglect you once experienced."

Ainsley's expression changed briefly. She met Janis' indignant gaze before sighing and looking away. “You've misunderstood. I wasn't seeking revenge. I simply made it clear I wasn't interested, so he wouldn't cling to false hope.”

"So you've decided to excise Farris from your life entirely? Even if he begged for another chance, you wouldn't offer him so much as a smile?" Janis questioned, her eyes wide with disbelief.

Ainsley's heart clenched painfully as she faced Janis. She took a deep breath, her jaw tightening, and met Janis’ gaze with a defiant smile. "Yes, no matter how much he suffers, I won't look back. He gave up on me then, and I vowed never to love him again. Now he claims he still cares-how ironic. Even if he begs, I won't yield because I've moved on."

A memory flashed through her mind-herself on her knees, pleading with him. Hadn't he turned away?