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."

the door, wanting to say something comforting

he understood Raymond

feelings, he was always defensive and

were two extremes, but

takes that step,

the night view outside, suddenly remembered she had promised Raymond dinner at Manston Manor. Feeling refreshed after her nap, she grabbed her phone and saw it was

the people still working overtime on the top floor

first. She knew Raymond well enough to know he was

always felt warm around

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

when she arrived at Manston Manor,

door to the living room was ajar, like it had been waiting for

Raymond still sitting alone at the

and said, "I'm

didn't say

quickly walked to the dining table. Seeing all the

many dishes, they all

dishes; we can't finish them all. I'll reheat three.

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