The Love Missing From Summer Chapter 09

The Love Missing From Summer Chapter 09

Silas told me about something from his youth.

He had once liked Briar Sutton and even written her a love letter.

Briar’s blunt rejection had wounded his teenage pride.

So when they met again years later, that pride started acting up.

When she asked for help, he did not refuse.

Silas wanted her to know he was doing well now.

“I enjoyed the way she looked up to me. I enjoyed her weakness and dependence. But it had nothing to do with love.”

“I only wanted to prove she had terrible judgment back then, so…”

I said I understood and nodded casually.

“Tessa, don’t be like this.”

Silas’s tone was almost pleading.

“I already made Briar Sutton move out. I promise I won’t get involved in her business again.”

“It’s been long enough. Are you still angry? I’ll take you back. It doesn’t matter that you gave up your apartment. You can live with me…”

“We’ve been together for four years. Those were all small things. Don’t be so cruel.”

Now that we had broken up, he was willing to live with me.

But I was not willing anymore.

“Yes. They were all small things. Even you helping Briar Sutton smear my name was a small thing.”

All the color left Silas’s face.

“It was ninety degrees that summer day in Austin. I came home drenched in sweat, with no AC, and you told me to tough it out.”

“Then I saw Briar Sutton’s Instagram Story.”

I suddenly brought up that day.

He looked lost.

“What Instagram Story?”

I did not answer.

“At that moment, every grievance I had swallowed came rushing up.”

“The HVAC tech texted me as soon as he had time and hurried over. Later, when he saw I was upset, he even offered to take twenty dollars off.”

“He was a stranger I met once.”

“And you were with Briar Sutton.”

The contrast taught me what disappointment really meant.

Love and effort did not always lead to a happy ending.

“Silas Whitcomb, I’m done settling for less than I deserve.”

“There is no chance for us. Go. Don’t come back.”