Chapter 396

"Yes! I've loved him for so many years, and now I only have three months left to live. I can't accept this!" Rebecca cried out, her voice breaking.

Nathaniel managed a wry smile. "And what about me? I've loved you for years. Why won't you ever turn and look at me?"

He had always believed that as long as Rebecca was happy, that was enough. But seeing her heartbroken over Damon now felt like a vice around his chest, nearly suffocating him.

If she truly had only three months left, why couldn't he at least try for himself?

Rebecca was momentarily stunned, clearly caught off guard.

After a long pause, she spoke softly. "Nathaniel, I've always considered you just a friend."

"But I don't want to be just your friend," Nathaniel said firmly.

Rebecca bit her lip in frustration. "I'm your good friend's girlfriend. We can't—"

Before she could finish, a shadow suddenly fell over her.

Nathaniel's lips met Rebecca's before she had a chance to react.

"Mmph!" She shook her head and tried to p