Chapter 1256 

Francisco trembled, and he hugged her even tighter. It looked like he was using all his strength, but a sense of powerlessness rose from the depths of his heart. A surge of emotion raged in his eyes as he said,” Naomi. I don’t know how to express my feelings. You’re different from those women I wooed before, so I can’t treat you like I treated them.” 

He tightened his grip on her shoulders. “If I had known this day would come, I would have stayed away from you in the first place.” Naomi’s eyelashes trembled. She stayed in his arms and did not say anything, 

Francisco stroked her cheek with his hand and wiped the tears off her face. “I don’t deserve a good woman like you.” 

He slowly pulled away from Naomi after he finished speaking. Just when he turned around, Naomi hugged him from behind. 

He was stunned, and his chest rose up and down heavily. “Naomi…” 

“Just let me hug you for a while.” Naomi closed her eyes. She pressed her cheek against his back, feeling the warmth of his body seeping into her for the last time. 

After a long while, she withdrew her arms and said, “I’m satisfied that I know you like me too.” 

His chest heaved up and down heavily. He pulled the door open and went away without turning his head. He dared not to turn his head around, for he did not want her to see the redness beneath his eyes. 

Several days later… 

“Engagement?” 

her in surprise and asked, “Are… Are you serious, Mr. Clifford?”

we’re just pretending to be a couple?

took a sip. “It’s just

table and straightened his back. “We’re just going to go through

to lie to your grandfather?” Naomi asked.

“Don’t you want to know what Francisco will do after learning of your engagement?”

Naomi was stunned. 

the engagement between her and Jackie. Would he give them

want

what?” Naomi asked

face deepened as he said, “Let’s bet on whether or not he’ll stop us from getting engaged.”

lowered her head and clenched

to

bet or what?” “What about you, Mr. Clifford?” Naomi lifted her head to look at him. “If he appears, won’t you be the one

was stunned for a moment before letting out a laugh. “Well, this is a surprise.

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