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Chapter 198 Fair Competition

Roman’s awkward response made Erin feel uneasy. She thought about the burns on her face and body. Following that, her gaze visibly

dimmed.

“Paulo, you shouldn’t make jokes like that. You can clearly see what I look like right now. I’m grateful enough if I don’t scare any of you

away.”

After finishing her words, Erin slowly hobbled away with the support of her crutches. With her back turned to the two men, she said, “I’m a

little tired. It’s time for me to get some rest.”

Her intention was clear; she was telling Roman and Paulo that they could leave.

Roman stared at Paulo in silence, his eyes filled with restrained anger. However, he spoke ever so gently to Erin, “Okay, we’ll be leaving.

Rest well.”

Supporting himself with crutches as well, Roman left. Paulo, who remained standing in place, felt awkward about the turn of events.

After Roman left the ward, Paulo apologized as he looked at Erin’s retreating figure. “I’m sorry. I was just joking earlier.”

That was all he could say now. Roman would never admit to liking Erin; even if he did, it wouldn’t make her happy. So, why bother

mentioning it?

Paulo quickly realized that he’d made a mistake. Why did he have to bring up Roman’s feelings? Did he want Roman to get together with Erin? As this thought came to his mind, Paulo felt conflicted and surprised at himself. Why did he care about Roman’s relationship with

Erin?

okay, I know you were just joking. I’m

wall. Then, she slowly lifted her foot

lake a nap, Paulo immediately turned off the projector and

to say anything

steps, he turned back around. He was a little worried that Erin

without

decided to go ahead and express his views. “Erin, you may be burned, but you

burn himself for you. Do you really think he sees you only as a friend? To me, you’re also a friend, but I wouldn’t do something that foolish for

something was off. So, he changed his wording swiftly. “What I

words, Erin suddenly chuckled and asked, “What

for her sake? She simply chose not to dig deeper into what his

Wasn’t it better for certain things to be kept discreet and hidden despite

had to be expressed thoroughly, openly, and candidly to let the other party know about one’s intentions, could everyone still maintain

clear and twinkling eyes for some time and didn’t say anything. It was so prolonged that Erin no

you’re a natural performer,

at the ceiling. Erin was deep in contemplation. Though her mindset had completely changed, and she became more positive and energetic about life, her face still bore those hideous scars. Romantic love between men and women was something she didn’t dare to think about at the moment. It felt like something

Not only was she touched, but she was also immensely

appreciative.

would strive for the sake of this profound friendship with Roman and work hard to return to her past sell. Even if her appearance was no longer the same,

by setbacks easily. Deep down in her heart, she didn’t really have the courage to die just like that. If she admitted in her heart that she couldn’t go on living and wanted to

it to Tessa and Jack, who were now nothing more

to his spacious office. He’d barely sat

and in came Jenny.

holding some documents in his hand. He looked

Blair wants to have a talk

Roman would come to find him, but he didn’t expect it to

him in.” he instructed.

replied. “Yes,

turned and walked out of the office. Not long after, Roman entered his

up, and walked toward the white sofa not far away. Then, he sat down.

a few sips from his own glass of water. By then, Roman had already sat down not far from him, maintaining some distance from him as he seated himself

that Paulo was still in

to settle the score with me?” Paulo put down the glass and casually examined the

relaxed and insouciant.

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