“Be, is there something wrong?” Christopher asked with genuine


    concern as he noticed the change in Be’s expression.


    “I distinctly remember that I have never blocked Justin’s number. Why is he on my blocked list? Be’s


    sharp gaze slowly shifted to


    Christopher’s innocent face.


    “Be..”


    “Did you do it?” Be asked bluntly. “Aside from you, I haven’t had any private contact with anyone


    tonight. Justin told me he couldn’t reach


    me all night.”


    Christopher clenched his fingers on his knee, a cold gleam shing


    through his gold-rimmed sses.


    “I recalled that my phone only left my side when I went to the


    restroom at the restaurant earlier. So, did you block him?” Be


    squinted her almond-shaped eyes.


    “Be, are you doubting me?” Christopher’s eyes remained innoce


    and clear.


    “I’m only stating facts, not doubting you,” Be replied bluntly.


    Christopher felt a heavy weight on his chest, making it difficult for him to breathe. “Be, I admit it was


    wrong of me to mess with your


    phone. I only did it to avoid Justin ruining our date. I’ve been looking forward to today for so long. It was


    selfish of me. I’m sorry.”


    He added, “This is thest time. It will never happen again.”


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    Be was mentally drained from everything that happened tonight andcked the energy to argue


    further.


    “My issues with Justin are my personal matters, and I prefer to keep them private. Even after our


    divorce, I haven’tpletely cut ties with


    him. After all, there might be future business coborations. As long


    as I’m emotionally detached, that’s what matters. Unnecessary


    actions only prove that I haven’t moved on from him entirely.”


    Christopher, who had been anxious, found a glimmer of hope in her words, “Be, have you truly


    moved on from him?”


    Be nodded slowly.


    “That’s great, Be.” Christopher’s excitement surged through hisText ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org.


    body, and his hands trembled with excitement. “Now that you’ve let


    go of Justin, can you give me a chance to be with you? I want to


    stand by your side, supporting you through thick and thin. I wasn’t


    there in your past, but I want to be part of your future.”


    “Chris, I’m not ready for a rtionship right now,” Be said in an exhausted voice. “I’m too tired, and


    I’m not ready to open myself up to love again. I’m sorry.”


    “With me, you just need to allow yourself to be loved.” Christopher gaze intensified as he leaned closer,


    his breath growing heavier.” Be, can we give it a go? Give me a chance to love you.”


    Be hesitated, struggling for words. “Dating isn’t like online shopping, where you can return something


    within a week.”.


    “You don’t have to do anything. Just let me love and protect you.” Christopher spoke, bracing himself


    against the car window.


    His eyes were filled with affection that almost overwhelmed Be. “I’ll always be there for you, no


    matter what. If you think I’m worth it, I’ll always be by your side.”


    “Chris, thank you for saving me tonight. But please don’t take such


    risks in the future.”