The sight made her feel even more inadequate.


    Of course, only someone as beautiful and kind as Evie could deserve Dane.


    The realization deepened her heartache, and she turned away, leaving with a heavy heart.


    Meanwhile, Dane remained in his office, waiting.


    He meticulously rearranged the afternoon tea he had prepared, making sure everything looked perfect.


    But as the minutes ticked by, his anticipation began to wane.


    It had been half an hour, and still, there was no sign of her.


    Unable to wait any longer, Dane picked up the phone and called her.


    “Where are you?” he asked.


    “I’m so sorry I can’t make it today.


    Something came up!”


    Dane felt a pang of disappointment, but he kept his voice steady.


    “I understand… Is everything okay?”


    There was a long silence on the other end before she finally said, “I’m sorry.


    I have to go back to my hometown for a blind date.


    ”


    Dane’s usuallyposed and handsome features quickly turned stormy.


    He demanded, “Say that again!”


    The person on the other end seemed scared.


    She remained silent for a while.


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    Dane realized he was acting out of character, but he couldn’t help himself.


    “I’m sorry,” said the crying woman from the other end.novelbin


    “I can’t…”


    The sound of her crying immediately softened Dane, filling him with sadness.


    “I’ve told you, as long as we’re together, I’ll handle everything else.


    ”


    His voice was gentle yet shaky.


    “I’m sorry,” the woman repeated.


    Dane’s expression grew somber.


    “Okay.


    If that’s your decision, I respect it.


    ”


    The call ended.


    He reclined on the sofa, gazing out the window.


    Suddenly, the clear sky clouded over, and rain started pouring on the ss.