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!"

turned frosty. "What happened?

schedule was to go experience

a few ladies invited her to play cards. Joanne thought that they'd

for the night, saving

were supposed to go with Joanne, but her necklace arrived, so she had them go first and planned to join

of the ladies asking why she

William felt his temples throbbing. "Something's

had always cared deeply about his family, and she

and leave tomorrow," William said before changing his shoes

into a car parked by the roadside. She then turned back to

she finished, she realized that she

them to the door with some difficulty. She turned off

her belongings to those in need

e-hailing car

out. "Ms. Felix,

doesn't

to dress warmly. The

nodded. When her ride arrived,

Linda received

anxious and was accompanied

didn't trust anyone else to take care of

Linda.

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

flight is at 9:00 am tomorrow. I've already arranged for everything. I'll see you at the

Linda responded, "Okay."

knowing what she

behind us. Otherwise,

Chapter

of everything before you leave. Don't leave any

was going to leave, she had to let go of everything -both people

to hold