Chapter 980

"No." James took a deep breath, thinking she wasn't thinking straight. "Don't worry about it too much. Just eat something. I can get you something else if you don't like this," he offered, getting up to leave and buy more food. Esther buried her head under the covers, sounding sad. "I can't do this. I can't be with you, James. You understand, right? Let's break up." She didn't understand why she always felt guilty around James. Mobius died because of her, and here she was in a relationship with another man like nothing had happened. It didn't seem fair to Mobius. She wasn't a saint, nor was she foolish. Yet, she couldn't come to terms with it. James turned to look at her, his voice trembling."Are you sure?" Esther remained silent for a few minutes. Just when James thought she might reconsider, she replied, "I want to break up with you." James froze, trying to keep his composure. "Okay," he said quietly, then left without looking back. Pearl was aware that Esther wasn't in