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You could say that but I feel like its not a waste in the way that its him standing his ground. Instead of scrambling for a way to make sure he receives something from the gift he throws it away. Essentially realizing that there's no need to keep chasing after him.
His hard work was brought on because of his love for him, and in the end it was a waste anyway because it wasn't received or reciprocated. So that's why he throws it away instead of scrambling to get back what he's lost. He doesn't need to waste any more energy chasing after him.
WHY WOULD HE THROW THE GIFT AWAY INSTEAD OF SELLING IT???? What a waste of all his hard work