S2 65. I Don’t Reject You

Philip looked at her with a flat expression. “Why should I be angry?”

Barbara took a deep breath. “Since earlier, you haven’t wanted to talk

to me.”

“I think my presence here makes you uncomfortable. So, why am I talking? Please wait until the afternoon. Nora will come.”

Philip sat down and picked up his tablet again. His demeanor was calm. However, Barbara could see a faint throbbing in Philip’s jaw.

“Are you offended?”

Philip looked at her coldly. “Why am I offended? I’m nothing to you, right?”

Barbara bit her lip. Her eyes started to fill with tears.

“Sorry, I was just trying to make the atmosphere better. But I didn’t mean….”

The girl was unable to continue explaining for a few moments.

“The point is I’m sorry.”

Barbara started scratching her nail. Even though her gaze had shifted, Philip knew there was sadness there.

“Are you sorry you rejected me?”

“I’m not rejecting you.” Barbara’s voice trembled.

“But you ignored my statement this morning. You also wanted me to stay away.”

“That’s because I’m embarrassed.” Barbara let out a sob,

accompanied by a small whimper. Quickly, she bit her lip, holding

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them together. She didn’t want Philip to know her pain.

However, Philip had already seen it. His gaze suddenly became sad. After putting his tablet on the table, he stood to examine Barbara. Does your wound hurt again?”

Barbara could no longer

Barbara was really thinking. “I’m the one who should be hurt because I was rejected. Why are you the

I’m not rejecting you.” Barbara glanced sarcastically. Her breath sounded painful.

brows furrowed slightly. “So, you

“Not really.”

his eyes.

annoyance. “Never mind, you won’t understand my feelings.” She turned her head the other way. Her tears spilled a

little.

Barbara scratched her nail harder. After a moment of silence, he leaned forward,

never know if you didn’t say it

bit her

Philip pinched the girl’s chin and turned her head gently.” What do you want?”

by his voice. She had to be honest. “I need time. All of this is too

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gaze turned gentle, just like his voice. “But I can’t wait. I war to lighten your burden right now. So, please tell me. What is burdening you?”

really interested

“Why? Do I look like I’m fooling

is not about you, but me. My parents are divorced. My father was a failed businessman, while my mother….” Barbara’s lips trembled violently.

feel guilty because your mother attacked me?”

tear rolled down Barbara’s cheek.

you remember what I told you? I don’t care what happens

a criminal. She even wanted to kill

friends with

you st

was relieved because it turned out that his love was not one-sided. However, another part was heavy. He was

admit that it was a lie. I don’t want to

you anymore.”

her what her logic wanted. Her tears thickened. She couldn’t deny that the hot coals

cracked her heart.

the start that you were sick of being friends with me. I’m always giving you trouble and getting you into trouble, right?”

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Philip’s eyes were so dim.

that knife realized that you weren’t supposed

crying. Her eyes widened, her ears pricked

my lover. That way, I can more easily protect you, look after you, and make you happy. And I have the right

other half was filled with bushes. Unfortunately, her logic chose the messy part.

still playing that lie?”

“You don’t believe

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