Gloria stared at Nydia and nodded before Nydia finished since she had known what Nydia was going to say. "This is the only way. I've shown extreme forbearance to him, but he's unthankful."
Nydia stared at Gloria in wide-eyed wonder. "Gloria, are you sure you're ready? Once you come to this, some things can't be fixed anymore!"
Gloria arched an eyebrow. "What? You keep asking me not to stick around for him. Now I've made up my mind, but you want me to reconsider it?"
"I wish you to sever the tie with him for good and stay away from him!" Nydia said firmly, but the next moment she felt torn. "I'm worried you might regret it and feel sadder than before. Maybe breaking up with him can put you out of your misery, but what if losing him inflicts more pain on you?"
Gloria grinned and put one of her hands on Nydia's hand. "It won't happen. Don't worry."
Nydia's eyes twinkled and she finally nodded. "Um, I trust you, alas..."