SWNOVELS Chapter 156
Chapter 156
Edith thought, “In front of you, I am like a child, lose my temper, and behave stubbornly. You always amplify my anger, grievance, and other emotions. I don’t know why.
Because you’re seven years older than me?
Or because you are so much more mature and sophisticated?”
He said, “If I had called you, I wouldn’t have been able to stop myself from thinking about you. Once I did, I wouldn’t care about that troublesome acquisition. I even wondered if I should ask Sam to bring you over. But in the end, I gave up because ! suddenly realized that I valued you too much in my love, and I miss you even when I deal with business. I always put my heart. and soul into my work and never let my personal problems distract me. I can’t make an exception because of you. I can avoid calling you though I miss your voice. But I can’t leave you alone, so I asked Emma and Robert to look after you. But even so, you are still bullied.”
Edith got his explanation and asked, “Will you still work like this in the future? You suddenly left without telling me, and then you couldn’t contact me for more than ten days?”
He fell silent and pondered on her question.
His silence made her sorrowful.
She indeed fell in love with him, but this time, she felt heartbroken.
“I don’t need your love. I want a boyfriend or a husband who can appear whenever I need him. Even if he can not come to me in time, he will give me a call to comfort me. But you make me feel uneasy.”
“I feel you will not change your work style in the future, leaving me in endless worries. The thought of reliving such miserable days frightens me. I don’t know how I should deal with these situations next time. What the hell are you thinking? You tell me you cherish me while asking your friend to care for me. Is this how you love me?”
“I’m willing to do many things for my beloved man. I won’t ask others for help if I can do it myself. I’m always worried about leaving him to others because others may not try their best to care for him like me.”
“Since you’re awake, I’ll call Jerrold over. It’s time for me to go back,” she said.
Heartbroken, she lowered her eyes and said with a dim look..
She thought, “I don’t want such a boyfriend!
The mixed feelings of these past few days plagued me. I feel filled with worry, terror, and uneasiness.
I have had enough of a frightening life. I would rather my future husband be a regular man if he could just protect me.
That would be enough.”
She got up and was about to leave when he grabbed her wrist.
She suddenly fell into his arms.
She was about to struggle, but he tightly wrapped his arms around her willowy waist and kissed her.
He kissed her with his slightly dry lips and sucked her tongue.
She couldn’t stand it and struggled out of his arms.
However, she failed.
She turned angry and was ready to slap him. But at the thought of his fever and weak body, she gave up.
In the end, she cried silently, with her face full of tears.
He felt her hot tears fall on his cheeks before he stopped.
Chapter 156
He felt guilty when he noticed she closed her eyes in pain, bit her lips, and cried silently.
He gently wiped away the tears on her cheeks.
His gentle voice came over.
“You’re right. I am unqualified, but I’m willing to break these bad habits. Will you give me a chance”
“No one has ever said these words to me, but you’re different. You’re very bold and dare to argue with me. You’re also the first person who dares to refuse me, which attracts me. I can’t see any other way but to compromise.”
“It will take some time to change my habits, but I will try my best. I will balance my work and private life and never lie to you. about my whereabouts as I did this time. From now on, no work is as important as you, okay?”
His words made Edith widen her tearful eyes in surprise.
She thought, “Is this a confession of love?
Is this a way to correct mistakes?
Well.
I said those words to break up with you.”
She said, “Are you out of your mind? How could you make such a compromise? I mean nothing to you, and I am not Meggie’s
sister.”
He heard her reply and tapped her on the head.
She felt a slight pain.
“Of course, I know who you are. You’re my woman. How could I possibly confuse you with anyone else? You don’t have to compare yourself to Natalie in the future. You’re irreplaceable, and they can’t compare to you.”
She found his words sweet.
She thought, “Ever since my childhood, I have been afraid to be judged for looking like Vanessa.
Why? I am an elder sibling. Vanessa takes after me. Why do people always say I’m like her?
I would refute others at first but gradually question if it is the truth when more and more people say I look like her. I sometimes wonder if I just look like her.
It feels like I have assumed her identity and become the daughter of the Meyer family.
Even Johann sometimes cannot tell us apart.
But now, Carlos tells me that I am unique and irreplaceable. No one else could compare to me.”
The sudden recognition moved her.
She thought, “I am no one’s substitute!”
She asked, “Will you disappear again without telling me in the future?”
“No, I’ll let you know next time. I won’t let you worry. I miss you so much these days. Did you miss me?”
He pinched her palm.
Because of the fever, his palms were sweating.
His palms were sweaty. He had different feelings when holding her hands with his slightly sweaty palms.
Being held by him, she felt very at ease.
Blushed at his words, she didn’t reply immediately.
“I didn’t miss you! Don’t flatter yourself. I’m so busy every day that I don’t have time to miss you.”
Chapter 156
“Just now, in the car, you cried with indignation and said you were worried about me. You were afraid that accidents would happen to me outside. What are you thinking about? Why do you always want me to have an accident? What are you thinking about all day long?”