Chapter 331



Ouch!

I sucked in a breath of cold air.

A strong hand gripped my arm tightly, pulling me aside. I looked up to see a face I didn't recognize.

The stranger seemed panicked upon seeing me. Before I could utter a word, he let go and dashed away.

Rubbing my sore forehead, I watched his hurried retreat, then glanced back at the office door labeled "Fanny Willis." It all clicked - the man had been eavesdropping so intently at the door that he hadn't noticed me exiting, leading to our collision.

Could this man be the admirer known online as 'Love F'?

When I was lost in thought, Ernest approached. Just as I was about to join him, I heard Fanny's voice from inside, "I'm hungry now, Yates."

I couldn't help but laugh.

Fanny sure knew how to play her cards, oscillating between cold, indifferent, and then suddenly affectionate.

"What's so funny?" Ernest asked lightly.

and Yates seem to have hit it off,"

taking my bag, "We can head

own?" Despite leaving her in Fanny's care, I was still

be fine," Ernest reassured me confidently, "She's

reminded me that Susie, though seemingly delicate, had always been

I followed

he was worried about Susie's surgery and chose to remain

my hand. I tried to

waved our interlocked hands,

command

feigning propriety as we did his

Isn't this a

not

closer until I was

to start a family? How will we know

remembered a joke

can be so petty at

eyes sparkled with determination. I knew he was set on his intentions

around Susie, I felt compelled

it

before marriage.

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