Unfinished Business with You novel

Chapter 1305 The Lingering Echoes of Love’s Burden

George couldn't help bursting into laughter instinctively, but the laughter quickly faded and left him with a bittersweet feeling. It was he who exposed North to the gruesome side.

If he hadn't made last-minute arrangements for them to stay at the Double Dragon Court, Olivia wouldn't have become an assassin for them. He thought he could protect her, but he never anticipated that it would end with him having to buy her freedom.

Neither did he want to admit that there was any disparity between him and Eugene.

At one point, he even believed that his feelings for Olivia surpassed those that Eugene had for her. However, after multiple incidents, he was forced to reflect on himself. He realized he needed to be more attentive. He failed to put himself in her shoes and always approached matters from his own perspective.

In a situation like today, George would undoubtedly take her if she wanted to go. His happiness stemmed from her, so why wouldn't he do it?

However, Eugene only desired to keep her protected under his wing.

Perhaps this was genuine affection—no, it should be called love.

He couldn't recall where he had heard a phrase that intentionally distinguished between liking and loving.

flower and plucking it to bring home, while to love was tending to that

had initially dismissed it, he now somewhat

flower being watered would always thrive longer than a plucked one, just

sighed and reluctantly uttered,

responded, "I know, but it doesn't feel

else do you want to do to her?"

want to try out my newly developed Tickle Powder on her

He felt speechless.

embodies bloodshed. Look at her looking all enthusiastic. That's not the face of someone trying to torture another. To those who don't know her, they would think she is offering some kind of pleasure, and her innocent demeanor only reinforces the notion that she is the type who can sell

within him. Eugene had easily swayed such a

cover my shift, I'll assist you, and I'll provide feedback afterward. How

this proposal, thus eagerly responding, "Absolutely! I'll go get it for you." Without further ado, she hurriedly left

the skin, the itching will become unbearable.

he managed to suppress his laughter. This little junior of his was by no means a benevolent person. If someone treated her well, she would reciprocate doubly but