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?”

attention, Barbara could no longer pretend. “My heart hurts

“I’m the one

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

froze. His brows furrowed slightly. “So,

“Not really.”

narrowed his eyes.

feelings.” She turned her head the other way. Her tears spilled a

little.

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

if you didn’t say it

She bit

pinched the girl’s chin and turned her head gently.” What do

“I need time.

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gentle, just like his voice. “But I can’t wait. I war to lighten your burden right now. So, please tell me.

really interested in me.”

I look like I’m fooling around?

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. Her voice faltered.

your mother attacked

tear rolled down Barbara’s cheek. Philip quickly

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

She even wanted

friends with

you st

not

admit that it was a

you anymore.”

She didn’t think Philip would give her what her logic wanted.

cracked her heart.

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

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Philip’s eyes were so

that knife realized that you weren’t supposed

stopped crying. Her eyes widened, her

raised the corner of his lips. “You should be my lover. That way, I can more easily protect you, look after you, and make you happy. And I have the right to always be

stunned. Half of her heart was covered with flowers, while the other half was filled with bushes. Unfortunately, her logic chose the messy

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believe that I’m honest?”

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