Love's New Bloom by Simone Hastings

Chapter 198

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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?

look. “It’s okay, I know you were just

slowly lifted her foot

nap, Paulo immediately turned off the projector and disconnected the data cable from his phone.

intended not to say anything more.

few steps, he turned back around. He was a little worried that Erin might take him for

cluelessly without much thought.

and express his views. “Erin, you may be burned,

nonsense. He was 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

that something was off. So, he changed his wording swiftly. “What I mean is that the relationship between friends shouldn’t

could finish his words, Erin suddenly chuckled and asked, “What exactly are you trying to

had made for her sake? She simply chose not

better for certain things to be kept discreet and hidden despite everyone

know about one’s intentions, could everyone still maintain an easy, friendly, and

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

all along! Although you’ve only acted in one movie, you’re a natural performer, aren’t you?” Paulo commented appreciatively with a hint of a smile as he left

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

her deeply. Not only was she touched,

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

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

past instantly were 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

returned to his spacious office. He’d barely sat down on his office chair before his office

in came

holding some documents in his hand. He looked up at Jenny calmly

to have

would come to find

him in.”

and replied.

and walked out of the office. Not long after, Roman entered his office at a slow pace,

walked toward the white sofa not far away. Then, he sat down. As he patiently waited for Roman to reach and take a seat,

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

Paulo was still in a prickly

put down the glass and casually examined the nails on

relaxed and insouciant.

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