Chapter 70

Inside the cafe, Nico looked down, a grim look on his face. "I'm tired, Lis," he said in a low tone. "I've tried everything, but it's no use. He never wants to give me a chance."

Elissa let out a long sigh. "Nico, you can't just give up. If you really still love Celine, you have to keep fighting. But if you feel like you can't anymore, maybe... it's time for you to walk away."

Nico was silent, staring at the cup of coffee in front of him. He didn't know what to answer. His heart was still full of love for Celine, but the pain he continued to feel made him think, was that love enough to last?

Elissa looked sympathetically at her old friend. She knew how deeply Nico felt for Celine. "I don't want to see you continue to be tormented like this," she said softly. "If you need time to calm down, I'll be here for you."

Nico just nodded, unable to say anything. Seeing the sadness on his face, Elissa approached and hugged him gently. "Everything will be alright, Nico,