Chapter 175. The Argument
Aaron’s relentless questioning left me speechless. These days, I was endlessly bombarded by stress and constantly on the brink of an emotional breakdown. Now, Aaron was badgering me with these questions. I felt like I was about to explode.
If he hadn’t proposed, none of this would have happened. Why did he have to put so much pressure on me?
Right now, I was also overwhelmed with anger. I wanted to just yell that yes, I didn’t want to marry him. But I knew that if I said those words, a breakup was bound to eventually follow.
In the end, the corners of my lips just twitched, leaving those words unsaid. Instead, I replied, “Whatever you think.”
The pain in his eyes made my heart ache. I averted my gaze, pushed his hand away, and stomped off to the curb to hail a taxi.
“Olive!” Aaron ran after me and grabbed my wrist. “Are you sure you want to do this?”
“What else do you want from me?” I frowned impatiently. “You already know my answer, so why do I need to explain anymore?”
“But you’ve never actually explained your answer, Olive. I’m only human. I’ve gotten tired of all this arguing, and I just want you to tell me clearly and honestly what you really think. Why don’t you want to marry me?” Aaron’s grip on my arm tightened as he spoke, his eyes staring into mine.
I noticed that his eyes were a bit red, but I didn’t know if it was from anger or from sadness. That look in his eyes, like he was on the verge of collapse, made my head spin again.
I didn’t know how to answer him, so I could only avoid his questions once again. “Whatever you think.”
stepped into the cab, and told the driver, “Sir, please
confusion for a moment before starting the car
the rearview mirror, I could see
gradually grow blurry and disappear
I was stabbed.
then we can live happily ever after, right?
to prove something by getting married? To prove that we love each
to get married. Wouldn’t it be bad to get married
I had fallen into a bottomless abyss. I tried so hard to climb back out, but there was an invisible hand tugging at my arm, dragging me deeper and
find a way out. I felt an overwhelming sense of loss, not knowing whether it was
wanted, but I was selfish enough that I couldn’t let him
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I was thinking, but eventually turned and asked me in a
to avoid the argument with Aaron, and I was so lost in thought that I had no idea where I was going.
me to the nearest bar, please.” I forced a smile
driver glanced at me through the rearview mirror, nodded, and dropped me off at
packed full of people, but even in this lively atmosphere, I felt like I
a barstool. I rested my chin on my hand as I watched the intoxicated crowd unleash their passion on
on his face. “What would you like