Chapter 649

Cherise’s heart twinged slightly.

At the traffic light, she took the opportunity to glance at Damien in the back seat through the rearview mirror. The man’s eyes were closed, and his long lashes softened his stern expression. He seemed unapproachable yet vulnerable.

She remembered that the files on his computer had last been saved at four-thirty in the morning when she went to his room to fetch his clothes.

Does he… often stay up late? He must not have taken good care of himself for the past few years while I wasn’t by his side.

This man always prioritizes his work and my affairs. He never considers his own well-being…

She took a deep breath and turned away. “He does work hard.”

“Dr. Shaw, Mr. Lenoir’s feelings for you… are genuine. As someone who once pursued you, I feel inadequate. Compared to Mr. Lenoir, my slight affection for you is nothing. It was merely puppy love.”

words. “I almost forgot. You wanted to pursue

you anymore.” Isaac turned away and looked at the scenery outside. the car window. “Now I know I don’t stand a chance at

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as dedicated as you.”

matter is resolved, come back to work at

a brief pause, he hesitated before turning to face Cherise. “What… what will happen to Ms. Lane if

been immersed in academic research for the past few years. We may

glanced at Isaac again. “Have you decided to step forward and

Ms. Lane tomorrow?”

meeting Mr. Stein today, I never would have considered doing such an ungrateful act.

really don’t want to harm her, but Mr. Stein’s appearance today made me realize that…. human life is more important

on the steering wheel paused

to the scenery outside. “Mr. Lenoir also told me that Ms. Lane might not have intended to frame you, Dr. Shaw. She might have only wanted to seek revenge on

but she overlooked human lives. If Dr. Staber hadn’t intervened, we wouldn’t see Mr. Stein today. When Mr. Stein told me about his family and his child… I felt incredibly

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