ine nodded and replied, “Yes.”


    She thought it was best not to interfere too much in the younger generation’s issues.


    They needed to resolve their misunderstandings on their own.


    Susan was taking out the trash when Dane approached her urgently.


    His face was filled with anxiety and concern as he looked at her.


    Susan looked puzzled and asked, “What’s going on?”


    “I don’t have a girlfriend, and I’m not interested in anyone else,”


    Dane began, his eyes earnest.


    “The woman you heard is Evie, Andrew’s younger sister.


    She imed I liked her because Josie was pestering me, and she said that to chase Josie away.


    I’m sorry I didn’t notice how you felt at that time.”


    Susan was taken aback.


    She hadn’t expected this revtion, nor did she anticipate seeing this side of Dane.


    Knowing his prideful nature, she didn’t expect such a sincere apology from him.


    In reality, Dane’s previous indifference stemmed from his belief that Susan no longer had feelings for him.


    If she still did, he would never give up on her.


    Dane took her hand and asked, “Why didn’t you tell me, Susan?”


    When Susan saw the hurt and regret in his eyes, her heart ached.


    The truth was clear, but she hadn’t trusted Dane back then.


    “I feel like there’s a significant gap between us,” she said with tears welling up in her eyes, lowering her head.


    “I don’t want to hold you back.”novelbin


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    “You’re not holding me back,” Dane said, tightening his grip on her hand as if afraid she might leave.


    “You’re from the Riggs family, and if you need a ce in the elite circle, I can make you the most prominent socialite whenever you want.”


    Tears began to form in Susan’s eyes.


    She realized just how deeply he cared for her, even though she had misunderstood him all along.


    She was overwhelmed with guilt.


    “I’m so sorry, Dane,” Susan said with tears streaming down her face.


    Dane hugged her and said gently, “Don’t cry, silly girl.


    It’s all my fault.


    Whatever happens from now on, just tell me right away, okay? I’ll take care of it.”


    Wrapped in his arms, Susan felt a new and profound sense of security.


    “I will try,” she whispered softly.


    “Don’t just try.


    You must,” Dane said firmly, releasing her shoulders and gazing at her intently.


    Susan was about to say something when a passing nurse smiled and said, “Young people, save your affection forter.


    It looks Like your trash has spilled.”


    They looked down and realized that when Dane hugged Susan, he had moved too suddenly, causing the trash to spill.