The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 267

“I understand what you mean, Grandma. I’m worried about those things too, which is why I still haven’t agreed to be with him.”

I may have said that, but my thoughts drifted to Soren’s advice.

He had told me to be a little more selfish–that it was the only way I could truly be happy.

But changing my nature felt like an impossible task.

My family was full of extremes. Some, like Harry, were shameless to the core, while others, like my grandmother, were kindness itself.

I longed to indulge in the moment, enjoy life first, and deal with the consequences later. But I feared that in doing so, I might hurt the people who cared about me the most.

And if that happened, I’d carry the guilt with me for the rest of my life.

“There will be too many obstacles if two people come from such different backgrounds. You’ve already experienced that once.

“Because of that, I’m sure you understand how unpredictable a person’s heart can be.”

My grandmother paused, but I knew exactly what she meant. A person’s heart was unpredictable, and feelings could be fleeting.

was worried that Soren’s love for me was temporary, and the deeper I fell, the harder

but my defenses were crumbling, little by

day, Cherry stopped by to check on me and brought

on our way back to the campsite that day–who he was,

the papers and met her eyes. “And what

off guard at first, but after thinking it through, I told him Mr. Kenway used to be our client,

“That’s fine. We

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going to say you

her a look and feigned sternness. “Less gossip, more work,

Of all the people I could gossip about, I’d never dare

others are saying about you two and just be with him if you

were already circulating among those around

the public scrutiny and cyberbullying I had faced during the annulment process, this level of gossip hardly surprised

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have Mr. Kenway treat you to a meal someday, since you’re speaking so

way.” Cherry immediately backed off. “I’m good just looking at him from afar. He’s too intimidating for my