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

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

“That’s good.” Kathleen nodded.

crossed his legs. “We’ll see

was at a loss for

right. With us by your side, nobody will dare wrong you again.

Kathleen sighed in resignation.

Charles left

wasn’t the only artist Charles had on his

in charge of was one of the

over Morris Group, he had

the task of caring for Kathleen fell to

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

and the others formed

first to text: Did you really quit,

I did. My body can’t take the strain

minds and announced that they

Kate has been recovering at a steady pace. Why

Kathleen was embarrassed.

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

Kathleen: I’ll be there.

quit as well. I can’t

Not as uncomfortable as Steve is, I’m

with a series of

Kathleen: What happened?

show because you hated the sight of her, not because of an

Kathleen frowned slightly.

already out of the picture. What else

piece of gossip. Astrid had signed with a brokerage company half a year ago with

Kathleen was surprised.

reporter as early as

clearly told her

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

that, which is also unlikely. What the hell’s

knew that everything was premeditated, given the hype around Kate. She must’ve capitalized on

message to her brother: Charles, please check which agency Astrid had signed

she searched through the chat records

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