Infidelity: His Regret, My Revenge – A Twisted Love Story You Can't Ignore

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.”

Frost, are you busy

“Uh…”

come today. My wife called me home, so… I’ll need your

just left, still feeling awkward. I wasn’t going to quit over a few words,

likes you.” He was trying to comfort me, but it sounded like: the CEO values you, you’re his secretary; just do it. If he hadn’t been injured saving me, if he hadn’t saved my life, I would

breath and knocked.“Come

looked at my forced smile and

kit? I’ll