The Cost of Falling for You.

Summary

The narrator, under the influence of alcohol, wakes up with a headache, reflecting on his feelings for Liu Xia. Despite trying to convince himself of anger and revenge, he realizes he loves her and cannot bear the thought of losing her. After a series of failed attempts to contact her, he learns she wants to end their relationship. During a tense phone call, Liu Xia reveals her frustrations with his impulsiveness and lack of trust. Despite his pleas for her to stay, she insists on breaking up, leaving him devastated and feeling unworthy. The chapter concludes with a sense of hopelessness as their relationship crumbles.

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