Joanna pressed her hand against her forehead. She felt exhausted on the inside. "I think you shouldn't be asking this," she said in a defeated tone.
From her perspective, Liam was the person who understood her more than anyone in the world. Why would he make her choose at such a critical juncture?
Liam's bright, charming eyes gradually dimmed as he lost hope.
He began to murmur in a self-deprecating way. "Alright, Boss. You don't have to answer my question. I already know the answer."
"Liam, don't do this. You know exactly how I feel. You're…" Joanna trailed off.
"Just let it be!" Liam suppressed his hurt feelings and forced a smile upon his face. He then looked deeply at Joanna. "From this moment on, I'm no longer your fiance. We'll be like siblings. I'll still do whatever I can to help you, but I'll no longer tie you down. You can live freely and choose the man you truly want to be with."