Chapter 200
Valentino's POV
"Baby, I'm going to really miss you. Stay with me, please." Hot tears pinched my already-strained eyes as my chin quivered. The tears I refused to let fall were painfully held in my eyes. I was unable to identify the source of this intense, deep-seated anguish or comprehend its nature. It was making me feel exposed and uneasy.
"Valentino, what's wrong with you? It's not like I'm about to pass away or something. I declared that I would return."
"I still want you to stay with me. I told her, I can't live without you." My heart was broken. It had been a long time since I felt this emotional.
"We've previously discussed this. Please release me."
After a few more seconds, I broke off our hug and attempted to kiss her, but she drew away her lips. I was content to give her a little peck on the forehead. Right now, it was more than enough.
