Chapter 70 Give It A Try

Corynn awoke and noticed a new notification on her phone. Curious, she tapped it open and was confronted with a zoomed–in intimate photo.

In the image, Amanda’s eyes sparkled with a victorious glearn.

From what could be seen, Elliot seemed to be completely unclothed.

Corynn shut her phone, maintaining a neutral face, yet she couldn’t suppress an inward snicker.

Just a day ago, Elliot had been declaring his affection for her, and yet here he was, evidently with Amanda by

nightfall.

How absurd it all was!

How could she have let herself trust Elliot’s promises once more after so many letdowns?

Corynn shook her head slightly. A scornful laugh escaped her lips as she derided her own gullibility.

But then, she had decisively turned Elliot down recently. Why should she be bothered about whom he was with now, particularly since Amanda was engaged to him?

Their being together was, after all, to be expected.

As Corynn pushed aside her lingering thoughts of Elliot, she felt a weight lift from her chest.

Her mood lightened up just as the nurse came in to change her bandages. Shortly afterward, Jason showed up, carrying breakfast.

made it a point to visit her daily. He always brought with him a

Nibbling on a slice of bread, she remembered something Shirley had mentioned the

the matter?” Jason inquired,

ventured softly, “Maybe we should give it a

so low it was almost inaudible. Feeling a mix of gratitude and obligation, she

meet his gaze.

stood still, frozen. Despite Corynn’s soft voice, every word was crystal clear to him.

we should give it a try.”

words resonated within

as reluctance. She looked up, preparing to retract her suggestion, thinking it might have come across as

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hand is initial murprise quickly turned into elation “Cormin, you really mean it? You want to be

and began to explain, “It’s mostly

Elliot’s constant interference, and I really don’t like it, so

“Corynn, I get it. Even if this

earnestness in his eyes brought a sudden twinge of

that she might let him

of guilt. After a brief pause, she clarified. “1 mean it,

jason drew her into a tight hug

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