Chapter 76

"Father, don't say that. It's not your place to take the blame," said Elisa. She shook her head out of disagreement. She recounted, "maybe I was never meant to be in Gareth's life. Fate just had other plans." Mr. Wickam mirrored her with a disagreeing shake of his head. "My dear Elisa, fate destined you two to be in each other's lives" he refuted.

Elisa paused at Mr. Wickam's statement. Is this his true intention? To make me and Gareth reconcile?

"Mr. Wickam..."

With her speculations being confirmed, Elisa delayed her response.

Mr. Wickam gave a defeated sigh. "Liz..." Mr. Wickam chided.

"Elisa Benett. You were, and still are, the love of Gareth's life", he contested.

That statement made Elisa chuckle. "Hey Dad, no offense, but you should really stop with the white lies," she confronted. "I know you think I'm still mad about that payment, but really I'm over it."

Mr. Wickam shook again in disagreement. "No, Liz, listen to me. I'm not lying to you."

Elisa had nothing to say, and naturally, she didn't believe a word he said.

didn't pressure her further. However,

if it weren't for that incident, he will

Elisa's eyes. Yes, it's true. Gareth was kind to her and that was what made her fall for him in the

gave Elisa the realization and clarity to re-evaluate Gareth's feelings towards her.

his biggest priority. There was not a day he didn't let his guard down in order to protect you. After that incident, his world came crashing down and he started acting out in rage. At home, he did not eat or drink for the next

head

kept in the dark

he's the one carrying the disappointment. Gareth wouldn't make such changes for just about anyone,

statement. With clenched teeth and hands, she

that you are a victim in this whole ordeal." spoke

to meet Mr. Wickam's. "You believe me?" Elisa managed to

from the truth. I know the person who

tenser by the second. "Tell

answer in her heart, but after having gone through so much, she still held on to that uncertainty. Elisa did not want to think about what

Mr.

"Well..."

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