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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?

I know

leaned her crutches against the wall. Then, she slowly lifted her foot and

lake a nap, Paulo immediately turned off the projector and disconnected the data cable

intended not to say anything more.

was a little worried that Erin might take him for the type of person who

and cluelessly without

express his views. “Erin, you may be burned, but you haven’t

willing to 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

changed his wording swiftly. “What I mean is that the relationship between friends shouldn’t

chuckled and

could she not see the special efforts Roman had made for her sake? She simply chose not to dig

things to be kept discreet and hidden despite everyone

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

response to her question, Paulo initially wanted to say something. But he stared at her clear and twinkling eyes for some time and didn’t say anything. It was so prolonged that Erin no longer bothered to maintain

in one movie, you’re a natural performer, aren’t you?” Paulo commented appreciatively with

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 grateful and

appreciative.

with Roman and work hard to return to her past sell. Even if her appearance was no longer the same, her attitude toward life would definitely improve and become better.

the courage to die just like that. If she admitted in her

meaningless struggles. She didn’t want to admit defeat, so she would live her life well and flaunt it to Tessa and Jack, who were now nothing more than otherworldly spirits, that she was still alive and kicking. Not only was

sat down on his office chair before his office door opened

and in

looked up at Jenny calmly and asked, “What’s the

wants to have a talk with

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

in.” he instructed.

and replied. “Yes,

the office. Not long after, Roman entered his office at a

the documents in his hand aside, stood up, and walked toward the white sofa not far away. Then, he sat down. As he patiently waited for

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 on a white individual sofa.

was still in

you here to settle the score with me?” Paulo put down the glass and

relaxed and insouciant.

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