Chapter 2000

Asher’s pupils contracted violently, and his eyes were painfully red. He had thought those agonizing memories were buried deep in his heart over time. Ever since he and Arnold were officially together, he had not touched the cherished relics of his ex lover. However, when Bella angrily accused him and demanded that he burn the photograph to prove his loyalty to Arnold, the pain in his heart was excruciating, as if he were being torn apart. It felt like burning his flesh and soul, not just a photograph. Bella stared at her brother, whose sorrowful expression revealed everything—he could not bear to do it. Asher still harbored feelings for his old love. Even though that person had been dead for years, he still held a significant place in Asher’s heart, so much so that it caused this normally composed man to be anguished and flustered. “Bella, since I have been with Arnold, I have not touched these things. I have let go of him.” Asher’s eyes were red, almost pleading. “Please don’t d