Lindsey slowly clenched her fists and replied, “The breakup decision wille after I uncover the truth.


    In case… there’s apelling reason.


    ”


    Sumner sneered, releasing Lindsey and retrieving his phone from his pocket.


    He disyed the photo of Domenic with the woman in front of Lindsey, his eyes burning with intensity.


    “Remember when you asked me why I was unhappy? Now I’ll tell you.


    I saw them together at a restaurantst night.


    I’ve debated telling you about this.


    I feared it might hurt you.


    As you’ve seen today, whether it’s a high-end restaurant or this store, an average person can’t afford such ces.


    How does Domenic possess so much wealth?


    It’s all because he relies on someone wealthy.


    ”


    Lindsey tightened her grip on her fingers, urging, “Sumner, please stop…”


    “No, I have to finish it.


    Lindsey, don’t be so obstinate.


    There are plenty of good men in this world.


    Why do you have to…”


    “Sumner!” Lindsey’s voice surged, halting him in his tracks.


    Her teary eyes met his, her lips trembling as she spoke.


    “This is between him and me.


    It has nothing to do with you.


    ”


    Sumner felt as though a knife had pierced his heart, his brown eyes widening in shock.N?velDrama.Org owns this.


    After a moment’s pause, he clenched his fists tightly.


    “How does this have nothing to do with me? Don’t forget, we have an arranged engagement.


    I am your fiancé.


    ”


    Lindsey, eyes trembling, gazed at Sumner in disbelief.


    “What did you say?”


    “It’s arranged by our mothers.


    My mother is gone, and your mother is in aa.


    As a party, it’s my duty and obligation to marry you as they once arranged.


    ” Sumner’s usually gentle eyes now bore an undeniable toughness.


    They no longer avoided but pierced her heart like a sharp de.


    “Sumner, don’t joke about it.


    The whole marriage thing is ridiculous.


    We’re just friends.


    ”


    The word ‘friends’ from Lindsey ignited Sumner’s anger.


    He didn’t want to merely be her friend.


    He wouldn’t ept being just that.


    Previously, he respected Lindsey’s choices, believing he could stand aside and wish her happiness.


    He thought he could offerfort when needed, as a friend.


    But now, he realized he waspletely wrong.


    He couldn’t stand by and watch her get hurt.


    He should be the one to bring her happiness.


    If Lindsey stayed with him, he’d protect her from any hurt.


    He’d prioritize her happiness for the rest of his life, making her the happiest woman in the world.


    This time, it wasn’t for himself but for her.


    He’d never give up on her again.


    Sumner frowned, seizing Lindsey’s wrist and drawing her in front of him.


    Lowering his head, he pressed his lips against hers, a gentle yet passionate ki*s.


    Just then, Domenic came out from around the corner outside the store.


    He had already arranged for Carole to be taken away and was returning to exin the recent events in the past couple of days to Lindsey.


    However, as he approached the shop, he was greeted by the sight of Sumner leaning in to ki*s Lindsey.


    It felt like a bolt from the blue.


    Domenic, usually calm, was stunned.


    He stared in disbelief, his mind went nk.


    Lindsey’s reaction to Sumner’s unexpected move was one of shock.


    As she registered what was happening, she trembled violently, like she’d been electrocuted, struggling to push Sumner away.