"Nathan, those were my true feelings, I know you're angry, but I did it all for..." Nathan's explanation was abruptly interrupted by Ava, her fury uncontainable. She slapped him hard, making his head tilt slightly.
"Enough, Nathan! I don't want to hear a single word from you anymore!" Ava's voice was icy, her eyes filled with contempt. This realization pained Nathan deeply.
"I never thought you'd turn out to be this way—so heartless and deceitful. I was wrong about you. From now on, we go our separate ways. But as for the child, I won't give up. I'll take you to court again if I have to. Let's see who outlasts whom!"
Ava's expression was cold and her tone resolute, as if she harbored an unending hatred for Nathan. Nathan's heart ached at the thought of her leaving with such animosity. He knew if he didn't act now, her hatred would only grow.
