“Mr.


    Simmons, is this some kind of twisted joke?” Jennifer’s voice carried a tinge of bitter disbelief, her gaze locked onto Hilliard’s serious expression.


    His demeanor, usually as cold as ice, bore an unprecedented intensity as he responded, “No, Jennifer, every word I spoke was the truth.


    ”


    Her lips quivered, her frustration mingling with incredulity.


    “So, is it because you’ve grown ustomed to my presence, to my pursuit? And now that I’ve chosen to move on, you suddenly find yourself at a loss?”


    Hilliard’s gaze held steady, his reply steady.


    “Yes, I am lost without you.


    Admitting my love should havee far earlier, and I should never have turned you away.


    ”


    The irony of the situation wasn’t lost on Jennifer.


    Her heart ached at the sudden shift, the emotions swirling like a tempest within her.


    “ALL those times I chased after you, you barely gave me a second nce.


    And now that I’ve decided to mend my heart and leave you behind, you confess your love? Is it that when you no longer desire me, you’ll grow cold again and push me away? How am I supposed to see myself in your eyes?”


    Tears glistened in her eyes, and she felt humiliated.


    “Hilliard, my family might not have your wealth, but I won’t let you trample on my heart like this!”


    Hilliard didn’t expect that she would be so angry.


    Had his indifference really broken her heart?


    “I didn’t mean that, Jennifer.


    ”


    His own heart twisted at her pain, struggling to find the right words to ease her distress.


    He reached for a tissue, his attempt atfort only seeding in smudging her makeup.


    He withdrew his hand and looked at her cowardly.


    Noticing something was wrong from the look on his face, Jennifer quickly opened her bag and took out a mirror.


    Observing her reflection in a mirror, Jennifer’s frustration swelled, her voiceced with bitterness.


    “Hilliard, were you sent by the heavens to torment me? What have I done to deserve this? I’ve spent so long trying to move on from you.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org.


    Why must youplicate everything? What do you want from me?”


    Hilliard, his usually steadfast demeanor faltering, said with a touch of vulnerability, “I apologize.


    I’ve never been skilled at dealing with matters of the heart.


    I’m inexperienced in this.


    Please don’t be angry.


    You’re still beautiful despite the mishap.


    ”


    Jennifer’s emotions churned.


    How could an arrogant and cold man like him apologize to her?


    His apology, unexpected and sincere, moved her.


    However, she tried her best to suppress the feeling.


    ”Your reasons don’t matter to me.


    I’ve made up my mind to sever all ties with you.


    I won’t be swayed easily.


    ”