Chapter 1011

Winnie was momentarily speechless.

Michael continued, “Before I left, I heard you talking to Lucas. I trust you completely, so whatever you choose to do, I won’t interfere. But did you think I was some easily fooled idiot?”

“Michael… I would never think that…”

Winnie opened her mouth, but words failed her. She was flustered beyond reason.

It was clear Michael was truly angry.

For a moment, he couldn’t rein in his emotions. Only when he noticed the tears gathering in her eyes did he realize he had been too harsh.

He abruptly lowered his head, resting his elbow on his knee, his fist pressed against his brow.

Lucas didn’t know Michael had been kept in the dark and had assumed they had already discussed everything together. Only at the end did he realize he had misspoken, and could only smooth things over by telling Michael to focus on his own matters, assuring him that Winnie was being taken care of.

But to Michael, those words were even more piercing.

rely on? They were already married, yet

sorry, Michael… I really am…” Winnie lowered her head and kept

respond, she reached out and

relented, worn down by her small gestures, and lifted his

I

She lowered her gaze.

wasn’t easy for your dad to finally accept me. I didn’t want him to think I was causing

Michael frowned.

Olson family alone, to the police

turned slightly aggrieved, though still stubborn. “You didn’t have

because you’ve got Lucas helping you,” Michael said helplessly. “So in

necessary. What are you even talking

her head away and refused

intending to return to his room. But after a few steps, he glanced back at her small,

at his loosened collar, and suddenly felt

At this point, even

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255