Christopher’s gaze upon Kathleen was disquietingly intense.

Her heart pounded as she heard his words.

Despite being married, Kathleen had never been in a real relationship.

She was always the one running after Samuel, who treated her in much the same way as he always did.

Now that there’s a man who’d confessed his feelings in such a bold and romantic manner, how am I not feeling a thing?

Kathleen struggled to understand her inner turmoil.

Christopher was gentle about it. “I’m not forcing you into anything, Kathleen. I just needed to tell you what’s in my heart. I won’t be upset no matter what you choose in the end.”

Kathleen returned Christopher’s gaze. “You make me look like such a horrible person.”

Christopher grinned crookedly. “No, you don’t. Though you did reject me and have never been intimate with me, at least you’ve never toyed with my feelings. Do what you need to do to heal at your own pace, Kathleen. I’ll always be here waiting for you.”

“I’m not as perfect as you make me out to be,” Kathleen sighed. “I was married.”

Christopher was puzzled. “So what if you were married? Don’t you deserve to live a blissful life?”

Kathleen bit her lip, not knowing what to say.

Christopher smiled kindly. “Be kinder to yourself, Kathleen. Don’t shackle yourself to such an extent.”

Kathleen nodded. “Alright.”

Christopher smiled.

Charles arrived with a large bouquet of roses in his hands at that moment.

“You’re here, Charles!” Kathleen greeted her brother with a smile. “Where did the flowers come from?”

Charles stared at her by way of greeting. “I got this for you for switching wards.”

“Old Mrs. Macari made the arrangements,” Kathleen explained.

“Old Mrs. Macari sure is a good woman,” Charles said gratefully. “There aren’t many old people like her anymore. I’ll be sure to pay her a visit and thank her in person.”

Kathleen shook her head helplessly as she held the large bouquet in her hands. “You shouldn’t go to the Macari residence, Charles. You’re going to quarrel with Samuel when you meet him. That’ll make Grandma really sad.”

“Be good and stay away from him,” Charles coaxed. “Then we’ll have less of a chance to cross paths.”

was left even more

in explanation for his late arrival. “There wasn’t a problem as both parties have mutually

“That’s good.” Kathleen nodded.

that?” Charles sat down and crossed his legs.

was at a loss for

Johnson is right. With us by your side, nobody will dare wrong you again. Don’t worry about

Kathleen sighed in resignation.

left soon after

only artist Charles

of was one of the biggest in the country,

for Christopher. Since taking over Morris Group, he had

caring for Kathleen fell to

in the middle of reading a script when her phone vibrated with

the others formed

to text: Did you really quit,

I did. My body can’t take the strain

suddenly changed their minds and announced that

to the viewers? Kate has been recovering at a steady pace. Why are

Kathleen was embarrassed.

here, all right? Just focus on getting better. I hope to see

Kathleen: I’ll be there.

quit as well.

as

conveyed his incredulity with a series

Kathleen: What happened?

the show because you hated the sight of her, not because of an illness. Steve ignored

Kathleen frowned slightly.

the picture. What else

a brokerage company

Kathleen was surprised.

plan to debut as a reporter

her that Astrid

was still filming and had no plans to return. It would’ve been impossible for Samuel to

is also unlikely. What the hell’s going

the hype

considered the implication of his words and sent a message to her

through the

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