Chapter 43

"If I were still the old me, I wouldn't have the guts to go after you. Darling, you're still single, right? How about giving me a chance?" William asked, his eyes intense as he gazed at Linda.

"I never said i was single," Linda replied coldly. "Mr. Wilson, you've already met my current boyfriend. In fact, I don't have just one. Samson is one, Jimmy is another, and there are plenty more you haven't met."

William faced her and said, "Linda, you're lying to me."

His eyes were gentle and brimming with affection.

"Why would I lie to you?" she responded, then fell silent. Ignoring him, Linda sat on the couch and quietly ate her meal.

"Samson is merely an old friend of your dad's. He doesn't feel that way about you. And Jimmy? He's your good friend, and you two get along well. You're just playing around when you called them your boyfriends, "William stated confidently.

Linda nearly lost her composure. She hadn't expected William to look into Samson and Jimmy, though it seemed he hadn't gone very far with it.

He probably hadn't realized she was Amber For that she and Samson had a child.

she ate, his gaze

and sighed. "William, this is

did

met his eyes, and the coldness in her gaze pierced his heart. "I held on

I put up with that for four

years was enough to break my heart, never mind what

sorrow clouded Linda's eyes. "I can't get over it. William, you have

deeds, the child she lost, and his mistrust. Each of those

you," William

I need that? No compensation can mend the real hurt." Linda rose and headed for the bedroom, unconcerned about whether William stayed or went. She was too drained to argue anymore. William sat on the couch, staring at the

and grabbed her bag

area.

Chapter 43

the dining area and greeted her

politely. She had slept very

Enjoy your meal."

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