Chapter 694 Never Be Together

Veikko didn't respond, but his refusal was apparent.

He did that to put an end to all the feelings she harbored toward him. If he continued to give her any hope, all he previously did would be in vain.

Caridee pursed her lips, knowing he didn't want to give her that chance.

After a moment so silence, she added, “Considering my arm got crippled because of you, shouldn't you at least show the courtesy to clarify some matters to me?”

He was taken aback, and a hint of coldness flashed across his eyes.

The female assassin on the bedside quickly stepped in to mediate. “Ms. Caridee, Veikko is still very weak at the moment and couldn't talk for long. Why don't you visit him on another day to talk things over when he's feeling better?”

Her gaze rested on his chest. When she heard he had suffered an injury to his heart, she found it difficult even to breathe.

Afterward, when she learned he had been resuscitated, only then did her heart recover sinus rhythm.

She firmly believed the feelings she had for him were what others termed as love.

That was why she wouldn't mind facing any obstacles head-on and would never give up just like that.

She didn't want to admit defeat after finally meeting someone who could make her heart flutter in the sea of people.

her to leave, and I'll go once I'm done asking. If you don't agree, I'll continue to stand

something, but Veikko waved his hand to

To be honest, I genuinely don't want to

room and closed the door behind her, Veikko lifted his gaze to look at Caridee, standing near the foot of the bed, and uttered casually,

think this is at all worthwhile? You could've told me if you didn't love me. There wasn't a need to use another

friend with benefits. I wasn't lying to you about this. For people like us who live on the edge where we could die at any moment, we live our lives to

solemn when reassuring me that woman is truly his friend with benefits. So, everything has been wishful thinking on my part all along? Even if that woman isn't the love of his life, they engage in physical intimacy. Their interaction has nothing to do with love and is purely the expression of male and female desires. He can treat that woman like a tool to vent his urges, but it seems I'm not qualified even to be his friend with benefits. That is why he has been avoiding me, wishing to sever all ties with me. He's really sick

Caridee didn't expect she would one day join the ranks of

also learned how to win a man's pity by playing the victim? Aren't you afraid you will tarnish the Luther family's reputation by doing so? I told you I would ensure your arm would be treated. When your arm fully recovers, our scores will be settled. By then,

Drip! Drip! Drip!

of her eyes as Caridee staggered backward until her back stuck against the door. Realizing she couldn't

want to start a relationship with a woman, I'll find someone

him before turning around to open the door and dashed out of

Cough! Cough!

clutched his chest and

more. His endurance had always been strong, but he found the heart-wrenching pain slightly unbearable at that moment. Caridee, one day you will understand that falling in love with me is a disaster. It'll be best for you to give up

rushing out of Veikko's room, Caridee headed straight to Bailey's

a while but

in Artemis' arms. She looked up at the panting Artemis and asked hoarsely, “Are you satisfied after

gaze at the door. “What's

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