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.

knew 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 dream all she

everyone.

in the corner,

the scene without uttering a word. She had removed herself from the situation and was now enjoying the drama. What began with her at the center of attention had turned into her being just

could you let go of me?" Linda

William asked, looking down and carefully

not that delicate," Linda replied, her

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 eyes on her from

guests at the gala were shrewd. They realized that William was completely infatuated with Linda. So, they had to

Chapter 35

William immediately stepped forward, like a devoted,

was

"What?" William asked.

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

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