Chapter 22

With a smile, Westley reached out, taking her hand on the table

The wanted to do this for sometime now. I know you haven't really had a rosy past, but I want you and should be loved. You're beautiful, intelligent, hardworking. Who wouldn't want someone like you?" He chuckled. "You know you can be loved. inade me fall for you even without really trying So, I'm starting with this first major step. Be my woman, Sylvie Price. I want

Shivers coursed down Sylvie's spine. As she stared at his hand holding hers, a tear finally escaped it's darm

It hurt. It hurt because she knew it could never be possible.

I'm sorry, Westley," she shook her head, withdrawing her hand from his. Em sorry, I can't There was a crack in her voice. Westley's brows gathered in confusion "Sylvie Sniffling, she stood up with her bag. T... I have to go now.

She turned and left in a hurry.

She had just left the gate when Westley ran up to her, seizing her hand.

"Sylvie, why... what're you so upset about?" His tone reflected how confused he was

Just let me go, Wes

"Okay, okay, I'm sorry if I asked at a wrong time. But can you at least, given thought you'd want this."

me a reason? Come on. I thought we w

were cool? I

She looked at him with eyes red from tears. God, she had been foolish. She never should ve led him on, knowing she could never be with him. What was she expecting?

Tm sorry," she looked away, but Westley held onto her hand.

"Sylvie, come on. Talk to me! Is there something wrong with me?"

"No! Of course, not, she scoffed.

something w... cherish you,

it's not

"Then, what is it?"

Π.Ι

to me? If If you think I'm gonna hurt you like Kage did you're

The words left her lips

She finally let go of the burden. Westley was as cold as ice, his eyes mirroring his shock. pregnant, Westley. I... I have been for two

has hand fell from hers. Yeah, that

thinks I lost the baby, and since † aliscovered I didn't. I've been keeping it a secret from him. This was the reason I left the

now "So, you aren't the problem. Westley God, you're a me guy, but

for someone che Idune day like this would

and rom

speechless Sylvie walked away from him,

doesn't even remember how it happened. He'd been drunk and forced himself on me that night. And

her Face and started

it was too late as Sylvie was

She was sick

the morning sickness that made her feel that way. But the was sick and wished she could

the project. Her father would be too heartbroken if she abandoned it Reaching

asked me to relay the information as soon as you arrive," Atty walked up to her and

she could go

you," she mumbled before

him

had to wait for some minutes before going in to meet h "Hi" she

Ms. Price? What're you doing

head to toe stare, rolling

could see the drama coming,

sorry, Kage. I'm sorry for not reporting to work yesterday. I was sick

but the manner with which she spoke... She sounded

out one of his drawers and

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