Chapter 501

Bella cleaned herself up in the bathroom and changed into another dress. She left the room for a stroll around and to sober up.

For some reason, she did not feel comfortable with Steven getting down on one knee and wiping the alcohol off her feet in public.

He had always been considerate and sweet to her.

Since the lingering embrace, she could no longer look him in the eye and accept his kindness without qualms.

Her friendship with Steven went way back, and they grew up together.

Steven was a close next-door neighbor and subordinate to her. However, Bella could not differentiate whether Steven saw her as a childhood friend or the one that got away.

Bella could not accept the new dynamics of their friendship.

She sighed frustratedly and looked up, spotting Steven frozen in a

spot not too far away. He looked pale.

“Ms. Bella,” Steven called out to her.

“Steve? Why are you here?” Bella was stunned.

and drew close to her. “I was worried about you, so I came to

“Steve…”

been a week. Why won’t you let me return to your

a good look at

to get a clear head

her foot, Bella

“It’s been a

I like

hate me and resent me, but you can’t stop me from loving you. I never expected you to accept me. I won’t even dream about it. But, Ms.

behind Bella’s eyes.

I know I will be in over my

that. It’s just rude.” Steven

not wrong, Steve, but I simply can’t accept

let out a wry smile.

unrequited love was a mistake, then Bella would stand condemned for giving

is closed for me. I have lost interest in anything to do with romance. So, Steve, unrequited love will fade away soon enough. You

woman, never hesitating to tear

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down.

was considerate toward Steven, whose devotion

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