Tears streamed down her face as she clutched onto his hand, unwilling to let go of the relationship that was never meant to be. The Duchess was desperate to hold onto the man she loved, even though she knew it would only bring her more pain.
"But why, Edward?" Duchess Alicia implored, her voice quivering with raw emotion. Her heart felt like it was being ripped apart. "Why must we end this? I love you more than anything in this world."
The man's eyes were now glinted with both pain and anger. "How could you even ask why? You destroyed your own daughter's life! And I won't risk losing my position because of you. So, please understand, Duchess. Let me leave."
Duchess Alicia's eyes blazed with fury. How could he think about his position at a time like this? Didn't he see that she was willing to sacrifice everything for him? Was her love for him so insignificant?
