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?

him a calm look. “It’s okay, I know you were just joking. I’m going to sleep now.”

she slowly lifted her foot and proceeded to lie down. Seeing that

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

to say anything

back around. He was a little worried that Erin might

and cluelessly without much

go ahead and express his views. “Erin, you may be burned, but you haven’t lost your

What I said about Roman wasn’t purely 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

after he said that last sentence, Paulo felt that something was off. So, he changed his wording swiftly. “What I mean is that the relationship between friends

Erin suddenly chuckled and asked, “What exactly are you trying to

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

be kept discreet and hidden despite

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

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 eye contact with him. She simply lifted the blanket. covered herself,

in one movie, you’re a natural performer, aren’t you?” Paulo commented appreciatively with a hint of a smile as he left

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 alien to her for

on himself to encourage Erin touched her deeply. Not only

appreciative.

of this profound friendship with Roman and work hard to return to

to be defeated 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

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 she alive, but she would also live

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

in

his hand. He looked

Mr. Blair wants to have a talk with

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

him in.”

nodded and replied.

after, Roman entered his office at a slow pace, leaning on his crutch with each step.

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

water. By then, Roman had already sat down not far from him, maintaining some distance from him as he

that Paulo was still

score with me?” Paulo put down the glass and casually examined the nails on his left

relaxed and insouciant.

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