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.”

voice carried

set down his phone and went to

told me you were leaving me, didn’t love me anymore, and wanted to marry someone who

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, but he never liked physical contact

I thought it was real. I’m so scared,

Skylar, I don’t know what’s

moment.

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

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or if 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 all confidence in

said this. Her tear–filled eyes, full of affection and pain, were fixed on

expression that made her look so vulnerable. Standing on tiptoes, her red lips moved closer to

as her lips were about to touch his,

her away.