Richest Mogul

Chapter 1279

Over the years, he had developed a habit of lighting a cigarette whenever he encountered something troubling, though they all said he never used to smoke.

This unconscious habit puzzled him.

The doctor had explained it was due to excessive stress, claiming he was prone to illusions. He wondered if it was just an illusion.

For some reason, his mind drifted back to that message he hadn’t replied to.

Skylar’s name had taken over his thoughts. Skylar… a voice in his head told him that she was supposed to be his woman, that they were meant to be together.

He should reply to that message.

On one hand, his emotions were spiraling out of control, but his rational side urged him to stop before it was too late.

Just as he was about to pick up his phone again, there was a knock on the door.

“Ned, it’s me.”

tearful voice carried through the

phone and

were leaving me, didn’t love me anymore, and wanted to marry someone who could truly capture your heart. You looked

dream,” Ned replied, his body stiffening as he placed his hands on her arms. For some reason, he felt an urge to push her away. Over the past three years, they had indeed relied on each other,

I thought it was real. I’m so scared, Ned. Everything in that dream felt

promise me you won’t leave, I can’t live without you. Ever since we ran into Skylar, I don’t know what’s wrong with me, but I feel like you’ll leave me for her

moment.

feel completely insecure when I’m around her. It’s like the way you look at her is completely different from how you look at me. For the past three years, ever since you woke up from the accident and lost your memories, you’ve been pushing me away. You don’t want to be close

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you just stopped loving me because of the amnesia. In these three years, we haven’t even kissed. We barely hug. Ned, I’ve lost

her head as she said this. Her tear–filled eyes, full of affection and pain, were fixed

made her look so vulnerable. Standing on tiptoes, her red lips

lips were about to touch his, he

her away.