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."

wanting to say something comforting but couldn't find the

he understood Raymond a bit

always defensive and stubborn. But once he figured it

extremes, but not

love finally takes that step, it can cause

midnight. She rubbed her eyes and, seeing the night view outside, suddenly remembered she had promised Raymond dinner at

out, greeting the people still working overtime

Raymond well enough to know he

why she always felt

room in Ridgefield during the sandstorm, he held her gently without saying a

arrived at Manston Manor, the guards let her

was ajar, like it had been waiting

Raymond still sitting alone

said, "I'm sorry, I fell asleep at

didn't say

quickly walked to the dining table. Seeing all the dishes, she knew he had instructed

"So many dishes,

the dishes in 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 an apron at Manston Manor for the