Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

Chapter 938: This time, I promise.

"What do you want me to do with this regret?"

If honesty was what Nina wanted, could Finn be honest now? Or was it too late, and there was no way he could change her decision?

To be fair, Finn knew he could ask all of this in the hospital, where he looked ten times more sickly and pitiful. Knowing Nina, she wouldn't have the heart to hurt someone as vulnerable as him. However, just as she mentioned, he didn't want the situation to cloud her judgment.

Manipulation was something he could do, but he didn't want to manipulate her. Finn didn't want this one relationship to be tainted with manipulation, benefits, or insincerity-just like all the relationships he had. freewebnovel.com

"Nina." Another jagged breath escaped his lips as he cupped her face. He lowered his head until his forehead rested against hers. His lips quivered as he tried to speak.

"I didn't know separation would come to us... and for days, I've been thinking about how it came to this," he expressed with a heavy heart. "I know the reason: the love wasn't enough. Perhaps it was lacking. Your words, however, didn't sink in until... I almost lost everything before I could say what I couldn't tell you."

Slowly, Finn drew his head back, eyes holding hers. "I'm sorry for everything. I can't live like someone who doesn't know you. I don't think I can meet new people and go on like nothing ever happened."

"I missed you would you even know how my heart feels, like it was going to explode with all these unfinished words I couldn't tell you?" he continued, his voice shaking. All these words were leaving his mouth without going through his mind, unlike usual. Instead, they were coming straight from his heart.

you... I kept telling myself I hated you for making me feel emotions I never thought I should feel. But I..." he trailed off as another tear rolled down his cheek. "...but I love you, and I stupidly thought

to leave me. I am not fine, so even if I have to beg you on my knees for another chance-just one last chance—I would do it." Finn pressed his lips together as he sniffed hard, watching as tears began to form in her eyes, staining her

Please...

his tears, hoping that at least one word of everything he had said would reach her heart. Because if it didn't, then he would have no other choice but to let her go and give her what she wanted.

his chest, waiting for her to answer. Seconds felt like minutes, and with every breath he took, it felt like a stab in his lungs. The tears that had reached his mouth felt more salty, making him more nauseous. Yet, he

spoke, her voice was quiet. "Don't lie to me

"I won't never again."

be honest with

you,

teary eyes still locked

eyes softened as tears filled them, nodding

grateful to Penny for everything she has done for me. I love her, but at the same

if we're going to do this again, I don't want to wonder where I stand in your life."

or if I'm even with the right person," she continued, a condition she wanted him to understand. "At least, in my life and yours, in this relationship, I need to know that I have

silence fell between them after her condition. The corner of his mouth slowly lifted as he cupped her face, brushing the tears from her cheek

and mine, at least, in this relationship... there's just the