Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 26

Chapter 26

Standing next to her, Hogan furrowed his brow upon seeing the situation and seriously said, “Ms. March, Cecilia meant well.”

Meant well, huh?

Yeah, right. The beloved princess giving a beggar a piece of candy in front of the prince – in his eyes, that was a grand gesture of kindness.

Who cares about the beggar’s pride?

I suddenly realized I was being a bit small–minded.

After all, cozying up to investors was part of the job too.

So, I picked up my noodles and said, “Lately, nothing’s been tasting right, just craving this bite.” Cecilia’s face lit up with understanding. “Oh right, the dishes from Aurora Eats are on the bland side.”

Different strokes for different folks, I guess that explanation will do.

The issue was dropped, but eating the cup noodles felt all kinds of wrong.

Before long, I started feeling queasy in my stomach.

A dull pain.

At first, I didn’t think much of it, but soon, the cramping hit me from all sides, making me break

in a cold

clutching my belly, headed to the

Man, it hurt.

I couldn’t even hold the cup steady.

“crash” as the glass slipped from my grasp and

and felt

the floor, I panicked and shut my eyes.

the expected pain didn’t come.

a strong arm tightly embraced me around the waist, and the sharp, brisk smell of soap filled my nostrils, bringing back a flood

hug was too real.

Chapter 26

it felt

looked up

a layer of misty sand, shimmering with slivers of concern

softly. “Can you

was when I suddenly realized I was

speak, Cecilia’s sweet voice cut in

the discomfort to break free from Hogan’s embrace, politely

March is feeling unwell, she

explaining to her.

suspiciously and suggested. “Then we should take her to the hospital.“,

was light, obviously just a

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