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“You knew.” It wasn’t a question. It was a statement. The crack of my voice was clear. A look of sorrow surrounded his features. “It was too late for me to do anything when I found out. I’m sorry. I couldn’t do anything to stop them.” He took a step closer. “I know what they…

“I need to make sure you don’t run away again, sweetheart.” FORTY-ONE: ALWAYS THERE WITH ME F uming, I strode to the door and tried to open it. But his pair of strong arms snaked around my midriff and hauled me to the middle of the office. A shriek left my mouth. “What the hell,…

Punish me if you want, I’d do anything. But just don’t shut me out. Please, baby.” Baby? My heart tugged at the pain in his voice and eyes, the edge in his stance. But then I made myself remember everything. Even though my eyes burned, I kept a stoic face. “The only thing I would…

Something tugged inside my chest at his appearance. He looked… exhausted. Dark circles under his eyes, dense stubble across his jaw, hair disheveled. When his eyes flickered to me, surprise and relief flashed across them as he let out a breath. “Rosebud.” He pulled his hands out from his pocket and walked towards me with…

“You don’t need to say anything, Warner. It’s me who should be apologizing. I’m sorry. I’m sorry for breaking your trust. You didn’t say anything wrong. It was me who was at fault.” A tear escaped my eye. I couldn’t keep my tears in since last night. As if there was a tap left open…

The moment I knew how easily they broke my numerous dreams, intense emotions, and years of love in just a moment. Even after knowing everything. “Don’t! Don’t you dare try to explain anything. You’ve done enough already! Leave me alone!” I’d snapped at his face when he’d tried to stop me from leaving last night….

Observing his tight jaw and darkened gaze had me doubting my decision to wear this dress now. We were all alone here… And he didn’t even see the back yet. When he took a step forward, eyes not moving from me, my heart skipped. But I held my footing. I wouldn’t let him see my…

Why was he calling me? The phone buzzed again. But this time, it was a message from him. “Who is it?” My thumb halted in mid-air from opening the message. Slowly turning around, I put my phone back into my purse. “It’s Mom.She asked if we’ve reached the party safely.” I couldn’t mention Warner’s name….

“You need some more tea?” I shook my head, not looking at her. “Are you okay, honey?” she asked, hesitating. This time I did glance at her, plastering a small smile on my face. “Yeah, why do you ask?” Her turquoise eyes observed me. “You’re looking… tired. Didn’t get any sleep last night?” I knew…

“That’s it? Nothing more I get to hear?” He raised his brow. I rolled my eyes. “You’re looking good.” “Just good?” I glared at his mischievous gray eyes. Though he teased me, I could feel the change of mood in him after the dinner. His shoulders were tense, eyes were disturbed. “What happened? You look…