The Broken-hearted She And The Icy He (Lily and John) novel Chapter 245

Chapter 245 Letting Go

Chapter 245 Letting Go

“Leila!”

She had only run a few steps when she suddenly felt her body tighten–James had rushed up behind her and wrapped her in a tight embrace.

Lily instinctively tried to break free. She didn’t want things to stay messy between them, didn’t want to be caught in lingering ambiguity. She pushed at his arms, trying to create some space.

But his strength was too much for her. She couldn’t shake him off.

The next second, she felt the vulnerable weight of his face pressed into the crook of her neck, his breath warm and uneven.

His voice trembled with a desperate, fragile fear of losing her.

“Leila… can’t we not make a clean break?”

That rare trace of weakness and pleading in his tone made tears well up in Lily’s eyes. They fell before she could stop them.

Afraid the drops might fall onto the back of his hand and betray her, she quickly wiped her face.

The urge to turn around and hug him back surged with terrifying force.

But then what?

No matter h how badly she wanted to, she’d never grow those “few extra ounces” that would make her a man. The longer this dragged on, the deeper they both sank. The more it would hurt–both of them.

In the end, she forced herself to harden her heart and spoke, pausing on each word.

“If my grandfather dies with regret in his heart.. I’ll never forgive myself.”

His arms fell away, strength draining from his body, leaving nothing to hold her back.

He loved her. How could he bear to let her live with regret for the rest of her life!

It really seemed like they were destined to walk down different roads.

“Leila… I won’t force you anymore.

It felt like it took an eternity–like he had to scrape his soul off the ground–before he finally found his voice again. It was hoarse and strained with pain.

“I don’t want your grandfather to leave with regrets. And I don’t want you to live with any either. I’IL TI try my best not to bother you anymore. But it’s getting late. It’s not safe for you to go back alone. Eat something first–after dinner, I’ll drive you home.”

“There’s no need.”

Lily seized the chance to draw a clear line. There was no way she’d stay for dinner with him now.

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Chapter 245 Letting Go

The mountain resort was indeed far from the city, but plenty of people vacationed here. It wasn’t hard to hail a ride.

Now that she had her body back, she quickly stepped away, putting distance between them.

“My brother said he’s coming to pick me up. He’s already on his way. I’ll just leave with him.”

James didn’t want to let her go like this.

He was terrified that once she walked away, she might disappear from his life forever.

But if he tried to keep her here, it would only make things harder on her.

He didn’t want to lose her. But more than that, he couldn’t stand the thought of her living in guilt and pain.

In the end, he swallowed the sharp ache in his chest and replied hoarsely, “Okay”

Seeing that she wasn’t wearing her coat, he turned and went back to the tent. He retrieved her jacket and gently draped it over her shoulders.

He moved slowly, very slowly.

As if, by stretching out this single moment, he could freeze time and keep her here with him forever.

But time never stops. No matter how slow his hands moved, separation would come all the same.

She pulled the jacket closer around her and took another step back.

“It’s cold up here at night. You should head back and rest too. And James. from now on, let’s both live well. Let’s both be happy.”

His bloodshot eyes hadn’t faded.

His lips moved like he wanted to say something.

But how can I be happy without you by my side?

He didn’t say it.

Words like that would only weigh her down. They wouldn’t help her at all.

The mountain wind tossed his hair, and in the end, all he could do was give her a barely audible “Mm.”

Seeing him like that–wrapped in pain and silence–Lily’s eyes stung again.

She wanted to look him in the eye and say a proper goodbye. But she knew that if she opened her mouth, she’d choke up and give herself away

So instead, she forced the corners of her mouth into a smile–one that looked worse than crying. She raised her hand and gave him a small wave,

Then she turned, suddenly and sharply, and walked away without looking back.

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