Goodbye, My Love

Before Carl could utter a response, she bashfully tilted her head and answered her own query, “You can reassure Marco that I’m quite alright.

Ihave recuperated well. Today’s storm was merely a fleeting disturbance, nothing to worry about.”

She raised her eyes to Carl, anticipation gleaming in them, but he made no response after a long while. It was then that she finally realized something was wrong.

With an icy expression, Carl gave Keely an indifferent look as he stated, “Miss Haywood, Mr. Bryant has no interest in hearing about your affairs. He didn’t dispatch me to check on your health.”

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Caught off guard by Carl’s words, Keely forced a smile and responded,

you for that. He’s always been so thoughtful. This is such a minor matter; I could’ve returned it at a more convenient time. There was no need

and Carl’s eyes fell on the rumpled coat in her grasp. Despite its wrinkled state obscuring its original form, he recognized the bespoke brand. After all, he had previously been assigned by

moment to confirm that it was indeed Marco’s coat, a fact that left him

his reaction, and a wave of

then pursed her lips and offered a sly

trusted person in the company, you should understand our relationship better than anyone else. While Marco tends to keep his personal and professional lives separate, he still values my opinions. I believe you should show

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knowing him solely as a competent assistant at Marco’s side. Still, at the end of the day, he was just a subordinate. Hence, when Carl initially displayed coldness towards her, it had stung her pride. That’s why she felt compelled to assert her

of surprise and irritation.

trivial matters, Keely felt the need to

always projected

the evening, Carl’s expression hardened. His brows furrowed as he coolly stated, “There’s no need for you to return it. Mr. Bryant has no further