Chapter: 2142

His mind flicked back over the brief tenure of their relationship. It had always felt more like a polite arrangement than a romance. Even weeks apart hadn't sparked any urge in him to reach out.

His mother's words echoed in his ears. "If you don't miss her, you don't love her."

"I don't want to break up!" Wanda's composure crumbled. "I've loved you for so long, and now I'm finally your girlfriend! Is it because I've been too clingy? I can back off—I promise! Next month, I won't even text you unless you reach out first. Just don't leave me, please."

“Wanda, when we decided to date, didn't we agree that if things didn't work out, we'd simply break up?" Rowland asked.

“But I think we're perfect together! Rowland, you can't just decide this on your own!" Wanda replied, her voice trembling.