Chapter 117

Gary chuckled helplessly. Why was he blaming him?

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I sat on the couch, hugging a pillow, sighing and brooding. The feeling of being protected, of walking on clouds, because he’d dealt with the Crowe family for me, had vanished. I’d been foolish. Him saving me, protecting me, didn’t mean we were equals. He was the boss. He could be kind and gentle, or sharp and cold, depending on my words… If I was hurt by that, it only meant I hadn’t understood my place. I needed to be clearer. His kindness didn’t mean he was approachable or wanted to be friends. And definitely not to assume he had feelings for me!

I spent an hour clearing my head. I went to the kitchen and made myself noodles. A few bites in, my phone rang. It was Gary. A sense of dread washed over me; he was usually Evan’s messenger.

I answered.“Hello, Gary.”

you

“Uh…”

his bandages. Zach can’t come today. My

over a few words, but I wasn’t strong enough to be nonchalant.“Gary, can someone else do it? Maybe a nurse?”

CEO values you, you’re his secretary; just do it. If he hadn’t been injured saving

appetite. After some mental preparation, I went upstairs. Standing at Evan’s door, I took a deep breath and knocked.“Come in,” his usual cold voice said. I

looked at my forced smile and the formal tone.“…Mm.”

first–aid kit? I’ll change

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