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.

won't tolerate anyone spreading false rumors about Ida and me. Ida is nothing more 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

everyone.

the corner,

a word. She had removed herself from the situation and was now enjoying the

let go

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

Linda

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

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 actions involving Linda. Linda knew William was following her. She turned around, flashed

Chapter 35

immediately stepped forward, like

was feeling drained after

"What?" William asked.

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

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