Chapter 160


    His voice was raspy as he asked, “Did you listen to Daddy, Snow? Did you take good care of


    Mommy, huh?”


    Snow barked twice in response.


    He slipped the bag he was holding over Snow’s neck, a chuckle in his voice as


    he said, “This is a little something for you and Mommy. Can you deliver it for me, buddy?”


    Snow whined understandingly and trotted off toward ra.


    ra had run a good three miles and was drenched in sweat. Seeing Snow bounding towards her,


    she plopped down on the grass with a sigh. Gently rubbing Snow’s head, she chided, “Didn’t


    Mommy tell you not to ept things. from strangers? Why don’t you listen?”


    Sheughed as she untied the bag from around Snow’s neck and was about to peek inside when


    that deep, familiar voice reached her ears. “It’s from me, not a stranger.”


    The smile froze on ra’s face. She slowly lifted her eyes and saw a tall, striking figure standing


    before her.


    The man was dressed in a crisp ck shirt and te–gray cks. His sharp features were


    entuated by the warm glow of the streetlights, and his dark eyes held a careful watch over her.


    After what felt like an eternity,n took measured steps toward ra and slowly crouched beside


    her. His gaze was unguarded as he looked at her, his voice soft but hoarse. 7“ra, are you all


    right?”


    He tentatively reached out, tucking a damp lock of hair behind her ear. The warmth of her skin


    raced up his fingers and throughout his body.


    He wanted to pull her close, to rest his head on her shoulder and confess how much he had missed


    her these past days.


    But he reined in his desires, waiting quietly for her response.


    ra immediately dodged his touch, her lips curling into a faint smile. “Thanks to Mr. Hayes, I’m


    doing just fine.”


    Fine enough to have gone a week without awsuit. Fine enough to be in therapy every day. And


    fine enough to wake up from nightmares every night.


    “ra, I’m sorry. I know the hurt they’ve caused you is immense. I’ll make it right. Heidi’s been sent


    back to the family estate. I’ve stripped my mother of all her corporate roles, and Grandma Rose has


    my mom reciting scriptures in penance. As for Victoria, I will take Casey’s advice and put her behind


    bars. If there’s anything you’re not satisfied with, just tell me. I’ll make it right. Just don’t shut me


    out.”


    ra listened impassively. n, if you ever loved me in the past three years, I could have tolerated


    their treatment, knowing I had your true love. But the truth is, what we had was nothing but a


    physical fling. Why should I bear so much? Don’t you think that’s unfair to me?”


    “ra, I-” He wanted to say “I love you,” but the words felt empty and hollow. If he loved her, he


    wouldn’t have uttered such hurtful words. If he loved her, he wouldn’t have chosen to trust Heidi


    over her, time and again.


    ra pushed Snow into his arms, her tone indifferent, “Take Snow with you. And don’te back.”


    Thent, she didn’t turn back no matter how Snow barked, and went straight into the elevator.


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