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.

and Ida were both there today. He scanned the surroundings and, turning toward Ida, spoke with a seemingly warm tone

everyone.

stood in the corner, her

She had removed herself from the situation and was now enjoying the drama. What began with her at the center of attention had

let go of me?"

I hurt you?" William asked, looking down and carefully examining her hand. Fortunately, it was

delicate," Linda replied, her tone

he saw that the sparkle that used to light up her eyes was gone. It was as though she had never truly loved him. William felt a sudden jolt of pain in his chest. After that, Linda went out onto the

dare get closer. What a turnaround. The guests at the gala were shrewd. They realized that William was completely infatuated with Linda. So, they had to consider how William would feel before taking any

Chapter 35

immediately stepped

necessary?" Linda yawned. She was feeling drained after being

"What?" William asked.

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

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