Chater 16 Chapter 16 Disappointment

Benson's expression shifted several times before he finally spoke. "You were the one who made the first move. I didn't intend to hurt you."

"You always have an excuse."

Sierra let out a mocking laugh as if she had already predicted what he would say. Yet, despite her expectations, a wave of sadness and disappointment still washed over her heart.

Guilt flashed briefly in Benson's gaze before suspicion clouded his features, his brows furrowing tightly.

"You seemed perfectly fine yesterday. Why would you suddenly need to go to the hospital at night?"

"It's thanks to your dear assistant, Sophie. She immediately grabbed my wound and pressed down hard, fully intending to make it worse until it tore

open.

of the pain. But you only had eyes for her

sarcasm, and Benson's expression darkened like a brewing storm. It suddenly made sense why she had reacted so strongly when Sophie

why didn't you tell me at the time?" he asked

raised her eyes to meet his. "Would you have believed

he muttered, "Sophie wouldn't do something like

of hope in Sierra's heart crumbled. Even a single word of concern from him could have eased the

and continued. “I know your injury was my fault, but hitting Sophie wasn't right. If you apologize to her, we can put this behind us. I'll even propose to you properly with a better

when she heard him. He spoke as though

reason to apologize to Sophie because I did nothing wrong. “Benson, you've never understood me. I never needed a ring for the sake of a proposal. It was never about

won't be coming back to the company.

she turned and walked out of the office

the chair aside with enough force to

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