I’m really grateful to have such open–minded parents–they’re always the ones who give me the strength to keep going.‘

“Why?” Nathan looked at me, a bit surprised. “It’s just a minor wound. The doctor said the stitches can come out in a week.”

“No way. I’m staying to take care of you,” I said, shaking my head and meeting his eyes with determination. “Don’t try to refuse me. Even if you try to kick me out, I’m not leaving.”

Nathan looked away for a moment, then sneaked a glance at me–his ears were tinged with red.

“I’m sorry, Victoria. Did I ruin your holiday plans?” he asked softly.

“Really, I didn’t have anything special going on. Don’t worry about it,” I said, wanting to ease his mind.

That was just Nathan–even though he got hurt because of me, he was still worried about how I felt. He was so selfless it made my heart ache, and at the same time, I couldn’t help but be moved by him.

“Really? You and Ryan… didn’t you two have any plans for a trip or something?” Nathan hesitated, his eyes flickering before he finally brought up Ryan.

I looked at him, caught off guard for a moment, then just laid it out. “Nathan, I broke up with Ryan not long ago. We’re done for good.”

Nathan looked stunned, staring at me. “You really broke up?”

I nodded. “Yeah, we did. We just weren’t right for each other.”

Nathan’s gaze lingered on my face, as if he was searching for something in my expression.

I couldn’t help but let out a wry smile, reaching out to cover his eyes. “Come on, quit staring at me like that. People come and go–it’s just how life is.”

“How did you guys break up?” Nathan’s voice was a little rough. “Was it his idea, or did you end things?”

I felt awkward, really not wanting anyone to know what happened between me and Ryan. I just wanted to keep it to myself, locked away as my own secret.

not talk about it?” I said quietly. “Honestly, it’s really

push. He just lowered his voice and said, “Alright, I won’t

holiday, I’m coming back to Hachester for work. Jared said he’s going to give me

Nathan’s breath hitched for a moment, then he looked at me, eyes shining. “Welcome

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smile. “Honestly, I’m just escaping

gently took my fingers, which were

worry, but my fingers were ice–cold. When his warm hand wrapped around mine, I instinctively flinched, but he didn’t let go–he just held on,

eyes, still holding my fingers tight, as if he didn’t want

it’s already lunchtime. Is there anything you want to eat?” I asked, feeling a bit uneasy with his hand wrapped around mine. We used to be so close, but now,

the same between us anymore–we can’t go back

I really am cursed when it comes to love. For now, I’m

replied, opening his eyes again. The warmth was back in his gaze, and his voice

take a look at your care instructions,” I said as I stood up, naturally slipping my

said, “I’ll step out and see what

with a gentle smile

had recorded a video of us and uploaded it online, which was already stirring up some discussion. He also said he’d taken it upon himself

things so responsibly was one thing

cold, “Jared, Tracy only came after me and Yvonne because of

hard, and that’s why she snapped. I really wish I was the one

got

today I’m the one who should’ve taken the fall,” Jared

to make sure the Darwin family doesn’t drag any more innocent people into this,” I

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