Chapter 69

After their encounter, Adam exhaled smoke, feeling the coldness from Kaytly. He realized that his recent actions must have hurt her, and sadness surged within him.

Kaytly casually adjusted her clothing, trying to ease the pain in her body. She cleared her throat, trying to suppress a cough as the smell of cigarettes overwhelmed her.

Adam glanced at her, then silently opened the car window. The fantastic night breeze hit their faces, and Kaytly greedily took a deep breath, her mind becoming more evident again.

Kaytly, it would be best to give up this idea; I won’t let you go.

Adam’s words echoed in her ears.

“At what point?” Kaytly suddenly asked.

“What?” Adam was puzzled by her unexpected question.

“At what point can you let me go?” Her eyes hid a coldness that concealed her inner turmoil.

In truth, she didn’t want to leave; the mere thought of parting from him felt like a stab in her heart. But she couldn’t stay, for there was no plac