He stood up, took the book, and uttered softly, “Thank you.”

Quincy smiled. “I know you’ll miss this book, so I brought it over for you.”

“Thanks….”

James nodded lightly and looked at her apologetically. “I’m sorry…”

Quincy’s pretty lips were curved in a smile as she waved off his apology, saying calmly, “It’s okay. It really is. I already told you that I’d respect whatever decision you make.”

She let out a small sigh. “Thea has it pretty rough. The whole world turned against her after her face got burned. Even her own family despised her. Finally, everything was starting to look good for her, but she ended up getting poisoned. I wonder what will happen to her once the venom takes effect.”

Quincy could understand both Thea and James’ situation.

It was partly her fault for harboring selfish desires.

James would not be on the fence if she had not interfered back then.

“To be honest, I don’t want to continue this relationship with Thea anymore.”

James looked down and said, “Empe