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?

through choked sobs, "Today, Joanne's schedule was to

play

the hotel for

with Joanne, but her necklace arrived, so she had them go first and planned

of the ladies asking why she hadn't arrived yet.

was cut off, and William felt his temples throbbing. "Something's happened. I have to

He had always cared deeply about his family, and she knew that.

William said before changing his shoes and

and watched him hurriedly get into a car parked by

realized that

packed everything and moved them to the door with some difficulty. She turned off the lights

management to donate her belongings to

car and waited at the

head out. "Ms. Felix,

place doesn't belong to

dress warmly. The snow

nodded. When her ride arrived, she thanked the

car, Linda received a call from

voice sounded anxious and was accompanied by the sound of

some matters weren't handled properly. Samson didn't trust anyone

Linda.

been discharged from the hospital. I'm on

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

Linda responded, "Okay."

knowing what she had

let go of what's behind us. Otherwise, you'll end up

Chapter

everything before

she had to let go of everything -both people and matters. Having attachments would keep her from moving

to hold on to William