Sweetheart, Do You Still Love Me

Chapter 448 Mislead Whom

Elspeth had never seen Jethro looking so lost before, so she couldn't help feeling incredibly guilty. But, at the same time, she was also aware that she could not allow him to overthink the issue.

"Of course not. You are an employee at my company. So, if something were to happen, it would also be on my head."

It was the perfect answer—professional and polite. There was absolutely nothing wrong with her response. Naturally, Jethro could not find the answer he desired either.

"Is that all?"

She snorted at his inquiry. Although her voice was unchanged, her attitude became cold and indifferent. "Didn't I make myself clear enough just now? I will not fall in love with you, so you should give up on that hope as soon as possible."

Jethro was so drunk that he could barely stand straight. As a result, he staggered unsteadily as he leaned against the door frame. A trace of sorrow entered his voice as he lamented, "I know it's impossible for you to fall in love with me, but I wanted to try anyway."

"Why would you want to do something so futile?"

She simply could not understand him. An ordinary person would have seriously reflected on whether their behavior was worth the effort after being rejected by the same person repeatedly. Even if they wanted to persist in their actions, they generally gave up due to the previous rejections.

Yet, he wasn't anything like that. Instead, he seemed to believe that he would have a chance as long as he could break through all the obstacles standing before him.

"I don't know, but I really like you. I have liked you for so many years."

"Have you ever thought that your feelings for me might not be what you consider love?"

Jethro gave her a sad look, and then he smiled. "Even if you don't have feelings for me, you shouldn't say things like that to hurt my feelings."

Those words were too hurtful. They practically negated all his efforts right at the source.

"Alright. I won't say anything to hurt you again."

Then, Elspeth turned around to return to her room so that she could change into something more presentable and send him home. Contrary to her expectations, she had just placed one foot in her house when the drunken man took it as an invitation to follow into the house. Moreover, he immediately collapsed on the couch as soon as he entered her home.

"What are you doing? Don't you dare tell me that you're planning to sleep here?"

he was gradually losing consciousness, she suddenly had an ominous

sure that she would not kick him out of her house, so he closed his eyes

can't stay here!" she exclaimed

him off the couch. To her surprise, although he was utterly wasted, he still had the sense of mind to grab onto the couch desperately. He practically glued himself to the couch and refused to

her grip on him, which caused her to

person in his arms with a teasing grin as he spoke with his alcohol-ladened breath. He was so drunk that it affected his speech. Even the words he uttered were slurred

do you mean by throwing myself into your arms? I simply slipped

her feet. Unfortunately, before she could steady herself, she was dragged

hold you

of

she knew without a doubt that such actions were wrong and unacceptable. That

right now while you

act shamelessly instead. Hence, he leaned back into the couch, made himself comfortable, and prepared

can't sleep at

If Callum suddenly decided to visit her tomorrow and happened to witness this scene, he would surely tear them both

the current situation was just simply

his eyes and pretended to have fallen asleep, uncaring of the consequences his

that Elspeth was planning a

be gone by the time

complained to himself that she was

covering Jethro with a blanket, she

she deliberately took a peek at the situation downstairs. He had also

like he's

up, Elspeth? If you're awake, you should come

Jethro waved at her with a smile and a spatula in his

was rendered speechless. Why has the situation gone from bad to

ask you to

head, looking slightly aggrieved. "It's all because you always skip breakfast every day. I noticed that you eat nothing but bread every day. So, I thought

words Jethro spoke might have sounded like he was doing her kindness, but it