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?”

could no longer pretend. “My heart

about what Barbara was really thinking. “I’m the one who

rejecting you.” Barbara glanced sarcastically. Her breath sounded

brows furrowed slightly. “So, you

“Not really.”

narrowed his

mind, you won’t understand my feelings.” She turned her head the

little.

her nail harder. After a moment of silence, he leaned forward, his hands propping on the bed.

I’m insensitive. But I would never know if you didn’t say it directly. Actually, what do

answer. She bit

turned her

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

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war to lighten your burden right now. So, please tell me. What is burdening you?”

doubt that you’re really interested in me.”

arched high. “Why? Do I look

breath. Her eyes shifted to another direction. ” This is not about you, but me. My parents are divorced. My father was a failed businessman, while my mother….” Barbara’s lips trembled violently.

guilty because your mother attacked

down Barbara’s cheek.

you remember what I told you? I don’t care what happens to your family. I

is a criminal. She even wanted to kill you. It’s a lie if

to be friends

you st

Part of his heart was relieved because it turned out that his love was not one-sided. However, another part was heavy. He was afraid he would fail to

admit that it was a lie.

you anymore.”

gasped. She didn’t think Philip would give her what her logic wanted. Her tears thickened. She couldn’t deny that the hot

cracked her heart.

now? You should have admitted from the start that you were sick of being friends with me. I’m always giving you trouble and getting you into

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eyes were

it yesterday, when I saw you stabbed with that knife realized that you weren’t supposed to be my friend, but my

stopped crying. Her eyes widened, her ears pricked up. “What did you say?”

can more easily protect you, look after you, and make you

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

you still playing

don’t believe

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