Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 1030 Once Someone Who Dares Not Love Takes The Step

Ann walked up to Selena's desk, unsure if she should wake her. Selena had dozed off, and given how exhausted everyone was lately, Ann figured it was best to let her sleep.

Over at Manston Manor, the food on the table had been reheated so many times the chef had stopped asking. It was cold again. Raymond glanced at the clock; it was 10 PM. Selena hadn't called, and she wasn't picking up his calls either.

Raymond was busy too, but he always made time for her calls, even during meetings.

He wanted to light a cigarette but hesitated, worried she'd show up just as he did and the smell would put her off.

He held a cigarette between his fingers, fighting the urge. When the clock hit 10:30, he finally gave in and lit it.

The chef had gone home, and there was no one left to reheat the food.

Raymond sat there, almost like he was in a standoff with someone.

The atmosphere was so tense that John didn't dare approach, standing quietly at a distance.

At 11 PM, Raymond told John, "You should go rest."

walked to the door, wanting to say something comforting

he understood Raymond

of his feelings, he was always defensive and stubborn. But once he figured it out, he became incredibly

were two extremes, but

to show love finally takes

suddenly remembered she had promised Raymond dinner at

her coat and headed out, greeting the people still working overtime on

first. She knew Raymond well enough to know he was

why she always

in Ridgefield during the sandstorm, he held

floored the gas pedal, and when she arrived at Manston Manor, the guards let her in

room was ajar, like it had

and saw Raymond still

the side and said, "I'm sorry, I fell asleep at the

say anything,

Seeing all the dishes, she

joyfully, "So many dishes,

plastic wrap, and put them in the fridge. "There are too many dishes; we can't finish them all. I'll reheat three. Just sit for another ten minutes, and we can eat." Raymond still didn't move, watching her wear