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

had initially dismissed it, he now somewhat understood the

that a flower being watered would always thrive longer than a plucked one, just like the disparity between him and

reluctantly uttered, "He's just caring for

doesn't feel satisfying without personally teaching Blood

do you want to

a light glimmered in her eyes. "I want to try

He felt speechless.

don't know her, they would think she is offering some

amusement, a tinge of bitterness arose within him. Eugene had easily swayed

you 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

vial in hand and handed it over to him. "As soon as it touches the skin, the itching will become unbearable. However, I haven't tested it on a large scale yet. You can try it on her, and if the results aren't

laughter. This little junior of his was by no means a benevolent person. If someone treated her well, she would reciprocate doubly but retaliate above and beyond if someone