The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 260

I realized I wouldn’t have taken so much into consideration if I didn’t care about him so much.

At that moment, I finally understood the saying that humans tended to want to possess what they liked, but showed restraint toward those they loved.

In just a few months, my feelings for Soren had already surpassed everything I’d felt for Edward in the years we’d spent together.

I had fallen for him, which made me cautious and insecure afraid of losing what we had.

I didn’t know if I should blame myself for moving on too quickly or if Soren was simply too irresistible.

He reached out, pinching my cheek lightly and smiling indulgently. “How could you possibly tarnish my reputation when you’re such an outstanding woman?

“You s

should be a little more selfish, Taylor. You’ll be much happier that way.”

I lifted my gaze to meet his, and the walls around my heart began to crumble.

After pinching my check, he rested his large hand on my shoulder and gave it a gentle squeeze. “It’s getting late. Wash up and get some sleep. I’ll come see you tomorrow.”

I nodded. “Okay, you should go.”

I watched him leave, and only after I shut the door did I let out a deep breath and sit down at the dining table.

still ached, but after a day of pain, the sensation had

simply freshened up and made my

to find a few unread messages.

texted me at 7:00 a.m., asking

I felt I owed him. One day, I might

replied: (Jean is coming over today. You should focus

message,

make him think I was pushing him away again?

phone rang–it was

before picking up.

“Hello…”

already asked your friend to take

asked her last night.”

had happened, but I knew Soren wouldn’t

I’ll head to the office now. I’ll pick you up when I’m done with work–you still have your

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reminded

my acupuncture session

skip it? Just thinking about those needles

chance. You may have long–term problems if