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? Explain

was to go experience

invited her to play

for the night, saving a trip

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

asking why she hadn't arrived yet. I called the driver,

off, and William felt his

about his family, and she knew that. She had already gotten what she

and leave tomorrow," William said

him hurriedly get into a

finished, she realized that she didn't have

to the door with some difficulty. She turned off the lights

her belongings to

then called for an e-hailing car and waited at the

his head out. "Ms. Felix,

doesn't belong

warmly. The snow in Osmo

nodded. When her ride arrived,

car, Linda received a call from

Samson's voice sounded anxious and was accompanied

in Novena, but some matters weren't handled properly. Samson didn't trust anyone else to take care of it,

Linda.

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

I've already arranged for everything. I'll see you

Linda responded, "Okay."

knowing what she had

go of what's behind us. Otherwise,

Chapter

Osmo, take care of everything before you leave.

to leave, she had to let go of everything -both people and matters. Having attachments would

want her to hold on to