Chapter 35

William tuned out everyone else, concentrating solely on cleaning Linda's hand. After he finished, he looked sharply at Vera.

"Do you think I'm being unfair to Ida?" he asked, his brows knitting together and his eyes blazing. "I don't even have any ties to her. How could I be unfair to her?"

"But aren't you two about to get engaged?" Vera asked, surprised by his reaction.

"Engaged? Who told you that?" William replied, fiddling with Linda's hand.

A pang of guilt hit him when he saw the scar again. His girl shouldn't have endured such an injury, and it was painful knowing he had caused it.

His voice was resolute and unwavering. "I, William Wilson, have only ever wronged one person-Lindal

Felix.

Joanne and Ida were both there today. He scanned the surroundings and, turning toward Ida, spoke with a seemingly warm tone but with a biting edge, "Let her

everyone.

stood in the corner, her eyes

without uttering a word. She had removed herself from the situation and was now enjoying the

could you let go of

William asked, looking down and

that delicate," Linda

she had never truly loved him. William felt a sudden jolt of pain in his chest. After that, Linda went out onto the balcony to enjoy the breeze. William trailed behind her, maintaining his distance and keeping his

Now, it was William who didn't dare get closer. What a turnaround. The guests at the gala were shrewd. They realized that William was completely infatuated with Linda. So, they

Chapter 35

finger. William immediately stepped forward, like a devoted, well-trained

was feeling

"What?" William asked.

those things in front of everyone?" Linda stared into his eyes, which were full of

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