Once Viola and I were clear of the construction site, I looked at her and calmly said what had been sitting in my chest all along."Let's call off the engagement, Viola. From now on, we're done. Let's just go our separate ways."She froze, then grabbed my hand tightly and pleaded, "I wasn't thinking straight, Elden. Just forgive me this once; I know I've messed up!"Looking at her pale, tear-streaked face, I felt none of the love I once had for her. So, I firmly pushed her hand away and shook my head. "You know me. Once I make up my mind, I won't go back."I had once been willing to fight the world to be with her, and now, I was just as willing to walk away from everything to be free of her.Ignoring Viola, I turned around and walked home alone. I used to believe that our love was real, but now, it turned out that I was a fool all along.After returning home, I heard noises from the bedroom and went up to check. The butler, George Murray, was there, looking awkwardly at me an
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