Chapter 1825

Winston chuckled softly, shaking his head. “That dude packs a serious punch.

Must’ve had some serious training”

“He’s the only son of the Witts, and everyone knows you can only truly rely on

yourself.”

Winston nodded, understanding completely. You couldn’t have an army of

bodyguards with you every second, nor could you trust everyone completely.

Nothing was safer or more reliable than your own two fists.

Enter title…

“lL wonder how many more times I can take a beating from him,’ Winston

mumbled under his breath before cursing softly, “Damn!”

Rose looked at him, surprised. “What’s eating you, playing solitaire with your

thoughts over there?”

Winston grimaced, grumbling back, “Nothing”

Rose frowned slightly, watching him quietly.

Winston was genuinely frustrated. The escalating tension between the couple

contemplating a divorce elicited a pang of guilt within him, even though he was

just following orders.

It was clear they both had feelings for each other. Rose was open about hers,

which made things simpler, but Morrison? The quy was as emotionally dense as

a brick wall.

Did Winston have to keep taking hits until Morrison realized his own feelings for

Rose? How dumb was Morrison, and how miserable did that make Winston?

This was just…

The more he thought about it, the more he felt shortchanged. Why the hell did

he have to put up with this crap? He deserved an award for being the ultimate

wingman.

Who else would selflessly take a punch, offering their face up for the good of

someone else’s love life? Damn it!

The more Winston thought about it, the colder his expression became.

“Rose, seriously, Morrison’s emotional intelligence is so low it’s in the basement.

It’s exhausting being with him. Dump him already. What do you even see in him

beyond that pretty face? What’s tying you down so much?”

Rose sighed, her voice tinged with regret, “I’ll admit that I got swept up by his

looks. In hindsight, there’s a sea of handsome guys out there. I’ve got options:

“Like

smile played on Rose’s lips, “Well, you

face is definitely crush-worthy- Winston snorted,

of arrogance. “Finally, you’re making sense. Go ahead, fall

in on some of the perks

“Like what?”

one to lose out. I took a beating for you

once. You

“What kind of

he suggested, “How about

in exchange?”

to meet his, her

hospital room door swung open. Morrison

grim line. Rose turned

Before she could speak, Morrison pulled her into

for your answer. What’s the hesitation

frowned, “That’s a big decision. I need to consider my

to such a

“Consider? Rose, what are you

I need to weigh my options

“Are you

grave?!”

“You could always

if you did send

Morrison’s face fell further.

died at his hand? It would be just like

actually been hurt. They’d be divided

of that? She would probably hate

stepped away from his embrace and

me, as my guest and key ambassador. I can’t

you need, and

It’s my duty.

deepened at her words, “What do

as your husband, I’m still a patient myself. You have

an obligation

can beat a perfectly healthy

after?”

think I

smiled wryly, “You think it’s my fault? If

Winston, since you put him in this

moment, I must be the one who’s surplus

It’s getting late. You two

she was already at

clicked shut behind her, leaving Morrison and

between them. Their eyes

air, silently clashing

stay away from me. Being around you is

disdain for Morrison palpable. Why should

the price for Morrison’s stupidity? The thought

disliked, Morrison’s expression turned even

you makes me want to

look after you…”

waving his hand in

Winston had

him, “Consider this a warning. Stay away

else, next time…”

me?” Winston scoffed, “I bet Rose would never forgive you.

Morrison clenched his teeth in

there, but Morrison couldn’t contain

marching towards

woman, Rose, was too much of a handful. She actually

And contemplating

swung open, and there was Rose in the lobby, waiting for

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