Chapter 74 Once Ansel's Gone

Ian sat down on the bed in a daze and did not move for a very long time. It was not until Gardenia tried to pull her hand away that he suddenly snapped back to his senses and said, "It doesn't matter, Nia. I don't mind it even if you only see me as just an emotional support or anchor of sorts." It was not like she did not love him and him alone. She did not love anybody else after all. Gardenia replied, "You don't get it, Ian! I would've wanted to marry you if not for Ansel. But now, I don't think it's worth the risk of you going up against him. It's because I don't love you, Ian, and I might never love anyone else for the rest of my life." It was not only Ian, but even Gardenia herself had noticed it as well. Gardenia felt as if she had lost the ability to love others. Be it romantic, familial, or even one of friendship. None of her relationships could become as sincere as other ordinary people. Ian replied, "It's okay. I'm fine with that." Gardenia stood up and took a step bac