"As you know, Cheryl and I broke up later. I don't know if it was because she was bored or because she knew that my mind was simply not on her even though I was there with her. So we just ended it."
"To be honest, I felt like the world brightened up when she let me go."
"I worked hard and made myself stronger in the hope that one day I could protect you, not by sacrificing our love as a price."
"I did the same thing for you about Nellie. I just didn't expect my good intentions would have become more of a hindrance than a help. I blamed myself and regretted it. When Elias helped you regain the upper hand, I was both jealous of him and relieved for you."
"Jacqueline, do you understand the struggle and conflict in my heart?"
He took my hand and placed it on his left chest, "It has been beating only for you."
I didn't know what to say for a moment.
To be honest, Ian's betrayal had given me a heavy blow.