Chapter 14

Sterling's dark eyes were fixed on Nanette, cold as if touched by frost.

He was handsome, with well-defined features. Nanette once adored that face. However, now that she had woken up to reality, it became clear that he did not love her. Continuing to cling to him would only lead to mutual suffering.

"You've helped me before, and I appreciate it. That was why no matter how unreasonable you were in the past two years, I always endured it.

"But I'm a person too; I get hurt, and I have feelings. Our relationship started as a mutually beneficial arrangement. Now that I'm no longer willing and you have someone you like, let's part ways gracefully."

Nanette pried his hands off her and took a step forward, but the front door slammed shut with a remote control.

"Miriam, don't let anyone leave." After saying this, he pulled Nanette back inside, ignoring her struggles.

Mason shook his head as he watched the scene unfold. He had been by Sterling's side for four years and thought he understo