Never Blinded by Love

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.

than a pet for my mom to keep occupied. She's deluded if she thinks she'll ever be Mrs. Wilson." William 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

everyone.

stood in the corner,

without uttering a word. She had removed herself from the situation and was now enjoying the drama. What began with her at the center

Wilson, could you let go

I hurt you?" William asked, looking down and carefully

Linda replied, her

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 balcony to enjoy the breeze. William trailed behind her, maintaining his distance and keeping his eyes on

didn't dare get closer. What a turnaround. The guests at the gala were shrewd. They realized that William was

Chapter 35

immediately stepped forward, like a devoted,

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

"What?" William asked.

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