Chapter 145

Chapter 145: Turning his face sideways, he wiped the tears on his face. Even though Tristan felt in his bones that their one-sided relationship would eventually come to this point, the pain was still insufferable. “Have you…” he choked as he spoke, “ever loved me?” Gabriella stared intently into Tristan’s eyes, face pale and eyes apathetic. “Is that still important?” Tristan’s eyes were red from crying, and he sniffled while answering. “It is, to me. I don’t want to go having wishful thinking.” Gabriella’s eyebrows twitched, thinking about the right words to say. “You don’t understand me. I honestly thought you would. You know my heart has been bruised so badly. I’m still trying to heal, Tristan. I desperately wanted to rely on you. I tried to love you. I wanted to hold your hand and seriously thought about growing old with you. But can you really abandon everything for me?” That last question struck Tristan like lightning. It rang in his ears. Could he really abandon everything for he