Resent, Reject, Regret

Chapter 307 You’ll Find Someone Better

Yet, Deirdre could not feign the agony and hatred shown in her body language.

She could not bring herself to answer his question within a short period. Tobey expressed his dejection. So, you do have someone already?”

“No,” Deirdre blurted and exhaled a breath.

She suppressed the tremble caused by the resistance she felt in her heart and forced a smile with great effort. “I was only caught by surprise Why did you suddenly ask me this? You also know about my current situation and how I don’t meet many people. How can I possibly have someone I like, huh?”

“Really?” Tobey’s eyes glistened with a glint. He leaned closer to her and asked in a lowered voice, “So, Deirdre, can I?”

Deirdre was stunned.

Tobey continued to say, “Deirdre, I’m not scared to make a fool of myself, but I have liked you since high. school. You were very outstanding, and I could not help being attracted to you because you were like the sun. Yet, you were too young, and I was ashamed because of that. I strived to get accepted into the best university in an attempt to lessen my feelings for you, and I only discovered that I failed when I heard your

name again.

my relationships ended without reason every single time. They claimed that I lacked the yearning for love. I

Tobey gently. He did not hold her tightly, and

is fate for us to meet again this time.

went blank, and she could hear soft, chaotic noises in her ears. She was

surprised. Yes,

could not see how disheveled her face looked, she could figure it out based on the outsiders’ mannerisms toward her.

receiving a reply for a long time, Tobey could not help feeling disappointed. He perked up with great effort. “Did I scare you, Deirdre? I’m not

know, and I’m

but…”

would only be a burden to

only be a burden to him even if he were to support her to stay home. She appreciated Tobey and Madame Russell’s kindness, and it

and said in all