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

slight smile played on Rose’s lips, “Well, you are the darling

definitely crush-worthy- Winston snorted,

arrogance. “Finally, you’re making sense. Go ahead, fall for me. I’ll

the perks my fans would kill

“Like what?”

really. I’m not one to lose out. I took

than once. You

lips, “What kind of compensation are you thinking

eyes glearned mischievously as he

in exchange?”

meet

the hospital room door swung open.

a grim line. Rose turned to him,

slightly. Before she could speak, Morrison pulled her into

your answer. What’s the hesitation about?” he

decision. I

to such a

Rose,

I need to weigh my options based on what’s happening right

an ashen hue, “Are you trying to

grave?!”

him coolly, “You could always try. What

if you did send

Morrison’s face fell further.

died at his hand?

hurt. They’d be divided by a

would probably hate him for

away from his embrace and walked towards the bed, “You

me, as my guest and key ambassador. I

Tell me what you need, and ll make

It’s my duty.

her words, “What

your husband, I’m still a patient myself. You have not

obligation to

healthy man to a pulp still

after?”

you think I got injured

my fault?

one taking care of Winston, since you put him

I

You two sort yourselves

was already at the

her, leaving Morrison

tension crackled between them. Their eyes met, and it was as if

in the air, silently clashing in

Being around you

broke the silence first, his disdain

stupidity? The thought just soured

Morrison’s expression turned

want to finish the job. Expecting me

look after you…”

off, waving his hand in disgust.

– Winston

at him, “Consider this a warning. Stay

else, next time…”

bet Rose would never forgive you.

teeth in rage, “Don’t

ended there, but Morrison

marching towards the

much of a handful. She actually

Winston’s mug? Really? And contemplating

was Rose in the lobby, waiting for the

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