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!"

gaze turned frosty.

was to go experience the company's

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

for

necklace arrived,

one of the ladies asking why she hadn't arrived yet. I called the driver, but

call was cut off, and William felt his temples

nodded in understanding. He had always cared deeply about his family, and she knew

William said before

walked to the window and watched him hurriedly get into a car parked by

she finished, she realized that she didn't have many

She turned off the lights inside and closed the

her belongings to those in need

an e-hailing car and waited at the community

guard poked his head out. "Ms.

doesn't belong to

to dress warmly. The snow in Osmo is

her ride arrived,

Linda received a call

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

Samson didn't trust anyone else to take care of it, so

Linda.

hospital. I'm on

is at 9:00 am tomorrow. I've already arranged for everything.

Linda responded, "Okay."

sighed, knowing what

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

Chapter

take care of everything before you

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

didn't want her to hold on to