Theodore was stunned on the spot. He had never thought that his affection would hurt Elaina.
"Ella, I..."
"Theodore, I know that you never wanted to hurt me, but to me, your love is hurtful. It will destroy our friendship over the years. Do you understand?" The reason why she avoided Theodore was that she was afraid that they would get into this situation.
She was worried that she and Theodore could not even be friends. How could she give up so many years of friendship just like that?
Theodore did not say anything. He gave a bitter smile. "I see. So you will never like me, right? Even if I don't want this friendship, you won't choose me."
"Yes." Elaina nodded without hesitation and looked at the person in front of her. "If you really don't want this friendship, it will only make me hate you."
She did not want things to come to that, never.
As if he had already resigned himself to his fate, Theodore sighed, "I got it."