Never Blinded by Love

Chapter 9

Hearing this, a teardrop unexpectedly fell onto the back of Linda's hand, warming her skin with its heat. William's words, spoken in the gentlest of tones, were heart-wrenching. She nodded. Without my father's protection, I can no longer be willful."

She implied that she wouldn't make the same mistake again with someone like him. Once bitten, twice

shy.

After a long silence, Linda smiled, "William, I know my request might be unreasonable, but I still want to ask." She sniffled and asked, "Can you hug me? Just for a while..."

As she said that, she suddenly laughed, knowing her request was inappropriate. Being able to have a peaceful breakup dinner was already a luxury for her.

Just as she was about to say that she was just joking, a force grabbed her elbow and pulled her into an

embrace.

Linda could smell his unique, fresh scent and hear the strong beating of his heart. Her tears finally fell

uncontrollably.

She didn't raise her arms to hug William back as she knew it was inappropriate.

A moment later, Linda gently tried to push him away but couldn't.

She said, "Thank you. I know these words don't mean much to you, but I sincerely thank you. Don't worry, I'll keep my promise. I won't appear in your life again, and I'll pretend you never appeared in mine." William frowned as his thoughts rang louder in his mind, causing him to hold her tighter, pressing her petite body against his.

For a moment, he didn't want to let go.

Just then, his phone rang. He released her and took out his phone. It was Ida calling.

Linda felt a pang in her heart. He would answer anyone's call but hers. She smiled as she turned around, then began packing the items on the shelf one by one.

Seeing her actions, William answered the call.

Ida's anxious voice came through the receiver. "William, something's happened!!

William's frown deepened. "What happened?"

"Joanne has been kidnapped!"

frosty. "What happened? Explain

was to go experience the company's newly

few ladies invited her to play cards. Joanne thought that they'd soak in the hot

hotel for

necklace arrived, so she

she hadn't arrived yet. I called

was cut off, and William felt his temples throbbing. "Something's

family, and she knew that. She had already gotten

here tonight and leave tomorrow," William said before changing his

into a car parked by

that she didn't

some difficulty. She turned off the lights inside and closed

to

an e-hailing car

security guard poked his head out. "Ms. Felix, why

place doesn't

to dress warmly. The snow

her ride arrived, she

car, Linda received

where are you?" Samson's voice sounded anxious and was accompanied by the sound

in Novena, but some matters weren't handled properly. Samson didn't trust anyone

Linda.

discharged from the hospital. I'm on the way back to the hotel

already arranged for everything. I'll see you

Linda responded, "Okay."

sighed, knowing what she

behind us.

Chapter

before you leave.

understood what Samson meant. If she was going to leave, she had to let go of everything -both people and matters. Having attachments would keep

to hold on