The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 955

Meanwhile, Jonathan found himself in an unexpected confrontation with Leila.

“Mr. Metzger,” she greeted, her voice holding a weight that demanded respect.

Jonathan, ever the gentleman, nodded in acknowledgment.

“I’m here to ask you to let my daughter go,” she began, her words slicing through the silence like a sharp knife.

Jonathan’s face drained of color. “Madam…”

“Saskia is my pride and joy. I’ve raised her since she was a babe in arms. She’s not getting any younger; she can’t afford to wait.” Leila had not expected Jonathan to be so ineffectual. After all this time, he hadn’t managed to make the Metzgers come around.

“You cannot give Saskia the life she deserves anymore.” A flicker of contempt crossed Leila’s eyes. “Can your month’s pay even buy her a dress?”

Jonathan felt a flush of embarrassment scalding his cheeks. “Does Saskia think so too?”

“Saskia has been pining for you these days, but you can’t give her the happiness she seeks.” Leila’s heart ached for her daughter. “Mr. Metzger, if you truly care for Saskia, you’ll let her go.”

silent, his heart

off and arranged a meeting with Saskia at the place where they first laid eyes on each

rimmed red, her

was palpable as he saw the

her delicate skin.

her voice choked with sobs. “It’s nothing, I just

Lies.

cradled her face gently, his heart breaking. “Did

tears cascading down her cheeks uncontrollably. “Jonathan, I truly care for you, but I can’t defy my mother. I owe her everything; she

tears shattered Jonathan’s resolve.

usual luxury and wealth, Jonathan

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sobbing bitterly. “Jonathan, I can only give

blind to the disgust hidden in Saskia’s eyes. He dropped Saskia off at the Lynette estate, then took the public bus back to the Metzger residence.

to his senses, only to be stunned as Jonathan knelt before her. “Mom, I want

Saskia, you’ve worn yourself ragged. Have you considered that during this time, Saskia has been nothing

was never the

believe it. “It’s