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.

this and didn't pressure her further. However, he continued to

on, and if it weren't for that incident, he will still treat you dearly

her and that was what made her fall for him in the first place.

Elisa the realization and clarity to

not a day he didn't let his guard down in order to protect you. After that incident, his world came

raised her head in surprise, "How

kept in the dark about

carrying the disappointment. Gareth wouldn't make

statement. With

you are a victim

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

know the

tenser by the

not want to think about

Mr. Wickam

"Well..."

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