Chapter 58 - Let’s End It Here (2/2)

”This… how can you say that easily, Luna? Didn't you promise that you'll stay with me whatever happens?” Jasper said in despair.

Luna said nothing, but her eyes were starting to sting with tears again.

”Don't say that, Jasper.” Luna laughed, but her tears betrayed her. ”Don't say that I didn't fight for you. I did. Hard. You don't know how long I endured the insults thrown my way by being with you and how I tolerated your parents as they continue to demean me, reminding me every time I met them that I don't deserve you.

”So please forgive me if I say that I'm exhausted. You don't have to choose between me and your parents anymore.” Luna wiped her tears dry. She was glad that there was no one around to see her like this.

Jasper was at a loss. He knew that he was also at fault her and couldn't blame Luna for giving up. He wasn't strong enough to protect her from being hurt not only by Aiko but from his family. But still… he couldn't accept in his heart that he'd lose her like this. His mind refused to accept that they were no more.

His eyes flashed slightly. It seemed as if indulging himself in a happy memory he shared with her. As he looked at her, he smiled slightly and reached out his hand to ċȧrėss her cheek; but Luna turned her face away, avoiding his touch.

He tried to see if she was serious, and what he'd seen disappointed him. His hand dropped to his side.

”I'm sorry I have to leave now,” Luna said.

Jasper watched Luna turned around, leaving him alone in the hallway. He knew he couldn't hold her back; he had no right to do so.

Luna stooped midway and looked over her shoulder.

”Jasper, you should ask yourself. Did you really love me, or were you only using me to cause trouble to your father?

When Luna entered the banquet hall and was forced to stop. At the corner, she spotted Hero talking with another man; but his eyes instantly landed on her. He bid goodbye to the other man and walked towards her.

”Is it done?” he asked her.

Luna gave him a bitter smile and held his arm for support. This time, she didn't want to stay anymore. She suddenly felt so vulnerable at the moment.

A few minutes later, Jasper also came back to the banquet hall… just in time to hear glass being hit by silverware, taking everyone's attention. Standing up on the stage was his parents and Aiko Chen with her father. Aiko was holding onto her father's hand as she smiled bashfully at their guests.

Horror was written all over Jasper's face once he realized what Aiko and his parents were planning to do. His eyes swept around him trying to find Luna Jiang on the crowd, only to find her speaking with low voices with Hero Li again.

He wanted to pull her away from Hero Li's side and run away together, but he knew he couldn't. Instead, he turned around to leave alone, not wanting to play the role of his stepmother and Aiko threw at him.