I continued, "Your so-called self-righteous love does nothing but disgust me. I don't love you anymore."Lesley froze where she knelt. Shaking her head frantically, she cried, "No, it can't be! You promised me that you would love me, protect me, and stay by my side forever…" I didn't dignify her plea with an answer. Lighting a cigarette, I spoke in a low voice. "It's too late, Lesley. Too late."Seven years ago, I was bound to a system. If you had accepted my proposal, the System would have granted your every wish and given you the world. "I exhausted all one hundred of my chances and still lost completely. As punishment, the System stripped away my compassion—my so-called saint's heart. From now on, you and I are completely free of each other. Lesley's eyes widened in shock. Her knees buckled, and she collapsed in a heap."Calvin… I'm… I'm sorry… You put up with me for seven whole years. I know I was wrong. I'm truly sorry! Just give me another chance! Just one more chance! I
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