Chapter 3


    Moss and Beck escorted a drenched Flora to stand before Condor


    The moment she saw Connor, tears streamed down her face, and they mingled with the rain.


    “Connor.” she whispered, almost inaudibly, “you’re still alive…”


    That was good,


    He was still alive.


    They were both still alive.


    “I’m not dead, and you’re not pleased with that? Want to push me down again?”


    That sentence reignited the fire of anger Connor had been barely holding back, bringing him to the


    verge of explosion. He grabbed a nket and threw it over Flora, his voice harsh, “Moss, take her


    away now!”


    Flora realized her mistake toote. Before Moss could drag her away, she threw herself in front of


    Connor, desperately apologizing. “Connor, I didn’t mean it! I came specifically to see you and to


    apologize, I know I made a mistake. I shouldn’t have pushed you down the stairs. I’m sorry…”


    Now she was apologizing to him…


    She always left him half–dead. When did she ever apologize? She was just pretending


    Flora, I’m about to leave, and after that, I won’t bother you again, and you won’t have to put on this


    act with me.” Connor slowly closed his eyes. He didn’t want to see her again, worried that it would


    make him unable to leave.


    “No, Connor, I don’t want you to go. Please, don’t leave, okay?” Flora grabbed his hand, looking at


    him anxiously.


    Flora’s hand was ice cold and still wet, numbing Connor’s entire arm. She actually initiated contact


    “You don’t want me to leave?” Connor’s expression was unreadable.


    “Don’t go. I realize my mistake… Flora nodded, gripping his hand tighter. “I don’t want you to leave.


    I like you. Connor still stared at her, his gaze cold. “You don’t want me to leave?”


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    “You like me?”


    “Mhm…”


    Connor forcefully pulled his hand away, a mocking smile on his cold face. “Flora, do you even


    believe your own words?”


    “I said, I’m leaving, and 111 be gone soon. I will no longer be in your way. You hate me and should


    be happy enough tough out loud.” He stared at Flora, slowly raising his hand to touch her cold,


    delicate face. “Youe running to say this now. Do you think you haven’t yed with me


    enough?”


    “No-” Flora’s eyes widened.


    “Aren’t you afraid that if your act fails, I really won’t leave?” Connor’s words grew colder his dark


    eyes intimidating. “I might stick with you for a lifetime-


    Thest word stuck in his throat as Connor felt warmth on his cheek. The chilling fear in his eyes


    suddenly disappeared, leaving only confusion and bewilderment


    Did she just kiss him?


    She had lied before, but she had never kissed him.


    What exactly do you want to do!


    “Connor, I really didn’t lie to you.”


    His gaze just now had shaken Flora, and in her desperation, she covered his mouth. “I know I’ve


    done many wrong things, and you might not believe me, but I’ve really realized my mistakes. Please


    don’t go, okay? Stay!”


    “Sir, don’t believe her. This woman is full of lies! Beck hurriedly interjected, fearing Connor would


    fall for Flora’s lies


    Moss also scrutinized Flora intensively Today, Ms. Flora still looked as unattractive as ever but


    strangely different


    “Connor, please, don’t leave. Please, I can’t bear to see you go. I’ll treat you well. I like you.


    “You think just a few words will make the master believe you?” Beck continued. “He won’t be fooled


    by you! We’ve packed everything-


    “Okay.” Connor, finally spoke. His gaze was fixed on Flore


    His left cheek was still wet. It’s where she had kissed him.