Noticing how anxious I was, Yuval reached out and held my hand as he comforted me, “Don’t worry. I doubt they have the guts to do that because it would constitute assault and battery, which can result in some pretty serious legal repercussions.”

“Really? They won’t?”

 

Yuval was a lawyer and knew the legal system like the back of his hand, so I felt a little relieved after hearing what he said.

Still, Steven owed them more than a hundred thousand this time, so it was hard to say how far those men would go.

Yuval tightened his grip on my hand and said with a firm look in his eyes, “Stop worrying so much. Your frown is so deep that you look like an old lady right now!”

 

“Thank you.”

His words of reassurance worked like a charm, and I flashed him a faint smile in response.

I was actually very grateful to Yuval. Even if he wouldn’t be able to fully accept my family’s problems, the fact that he chose to stay with me this time proved how big-hearted he was.

 

“There is no need to thank me. I am your boyfriend, after all!”

The look on my face grew awkward the moment I heard him mention “boyfriend”. We had known each other for a few months, but it felt like we were friends instead of lovers.

 

Maybe I just haven’t adjusted to it… Yeah, that’s probably it!

at work, and I made my way to my desk with a

“Anna, who was that guy who dropped you off just now? Is he your

told anyone at work about my boyfriend and had brushed off their questions whenever anyone asked about it. That was probably why Millie felt so shocked when she saw

“Yeah, that’s right.”

because he was big-hearted enough to stay with

do for a living? He looks

common, it was how nosy they were. Millie was determined to

“He’s a lawyer.”

didn’t want to discuss too

the office next time so we can all

view of Yuval from the window all

to deliver some documents to Mr. Shaw. Excuse

about Yuval, I grabbed a folder

a deep breath and knocked

Michael’s unique, cold

opened the door and entered, only to have him grab me by

Michael? You almost scared me to death!” I shouted at

and emotionlessly as he said, “As if anything in this world could

“Stay away from me!”

his chest and tried to

how close we used to be, I’d say we’re quite far apart now,” Michael said

him with all my might, but he didn’t even seem to

from me right now! How can you call this far

goodness’ sake! If he calls this being far apart, then what on earth does

The distance between us used to be negative, remember? A part of me going inside you? That’s what

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