Chapter 24

The office suddenly went dead silent, making Ellie's sobs sound even sadder, even more gut—wrenching. "Ellie, Brianna's gone! Please, stop crying, okay?" Leaning against his chest, Ellie started bawling even louder after hearing that. "Eugene... you've fallen out of love with me, haven't you?" Her accusation made Eugene's head throb. It felt like something was stuck in his throat—neither up nor down. It took him a while to calm himself down before comforting her. "Ellie, you're getting it wrong! Brianna's the one clinging to me—I never had anything going on with her. There's no room in my heart for anyone but you, believe me, okay? Please, stop crying, be good." "But..." Her doe eyes welled up again, red and pitiful, like she'd just been wronged by the whole world. "No buts, alright? Just listen to me." Eugene gently guided her down onto the seat. But seeing how downcast and miserable she looked only made him more agitated. Ellie sniffled, catching onto his expression. She realized she