Shattered Pride

Clara's eyes briefly met Dante's, but she quickly turned her gaze away, her expression neutral.

No matter how bad a man was, once he fell in love with a woman, he would unknowingly change for her, whether for the better or worse.

To be with Stella, Dante had lowered his pride and pursued her. Now that Stella was the one initiating the breakup, he refused her so firmly, his face contorted with pain