When She Rose From the Ashes

Chapter 174 Protect Me Or Ruin Me

sen tried to lighten the mood.

alie, this is your favorite cappuccino. Try it! They say the coffee here is really good; I’d

meaning to ask you out for one, but I just never found the time.”

poke, his voice trailed off.

new better than anyone whether it was truly a lack of time.

talie answered coolly, “Mr. Jensen, I’ve never liked coffee. What I enjoy is black tea.”

At those words, Jensen froze.

His mind flashed back to their time at Lanju; Natalie had indeed liked to steep a pot of tea on the balcony and drink alone.

But every time he came home, she would grind the beans herself and brew him a cup of coffee.

So why was I only realizing it now? Even during those five years, she never truly drank with him -she’d take a sip at most, then set it aside.

he never once

tightened; he had no idea what to

cold laugh curling

seeing Jensen like this only

the corner of her eye, Natalie caught sight of reporters already

Jensen, let’s get to the point. I hope you’ll stop spreading lies about our relationship online. As far as I know, you’re a married man. When you stand in front of reporters and claim I’m your lover, what exactly do you mean by that? Do you want the public

before had been restrained, this time her words were razor–sharp; she left Jensen

eyes widened in

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How could I ever treat you

the reporters had reached

at

rang out in the

saying, Mr. Jensen, is that you never intended to destroy

I’d ruin anyone in this world before

she might walk away from him forever if

let out a cold laugh, leaning back in her chair before speaking. “Then Mr. Jensen isn’t married? The name on your marriage certificate isn’t

like a hand around his throat; he couldn’t force a sound

you know–it was never about loving Sharon. It’s not what you think. The only woman I’ve ever

“Mr. Jensen!”