Chapter 270
“I’ll be there with you to share your pain. I’m also learning how to indulge and shield you.”
Grace’s gentle and melodic voice echoed in Eder’s ears, a refrain in his mind. Her radiant smile was ever–present before his eyes. Her warmth enveloped his aching, shadowy heart, melting his icy
exterior.
A lump formed in his throat, and his right hand instinctively reached out, yearning to touch her soft face. However, he realized his hand, encased in a leather glove, had just caressed Ava.
Upon this realization, he subtly withdrew his hand, clenching it into a fist hidden on his thigh.
Nick was correct. When facing adversaries, Grace was like a blazing sun too scorching to touch without getting burnt. Yet, she was akin to a gentle kitten towards her loved ones and her beloved, making one fall hopelessly in love, impossible to relinquish. She was vibrant, radiant, and brimming with an indomitable spirit.
Eder had believed that he could control the virus within him, allowing him to accompany Grace on her journey for a long time. But now, the virus was spreading, turning those hopes into mere fantasies.
He was now but a shell, a dying man utterly undeserving of Grace. He was the one who was holding
her back.
“Eder?”
His thoughts were disrupted by her soft call. Grace knelt before him, her hands resting on his legs ast she lifted her face to look at him, her voice imbued with tenderness.
“Were you injured on your border trip? I’m sorry for kicking you last night without knowing the circumstances. But you’re not alone now. You don’t have to endure the pain alone. I’ll be there with you to share
your pain. I’m also learning how to indulge and shield you. Isn’t that good?”
clench slightly. Meanwhile, his expression reverted to its usual icy demeanor. “I’m not
tell me what’s really happening with you. And what were you and Ava doing when I walked in? Why do I always feel like you’re trying to provoke me…”
seem to quite like her.” Before she finished speaking, Eder interrupted her
did you say?” Grace was stunned, pulling her hands from his legs. She took a step back, her gaze
and appears fragile, which could make her seem pitiful. It’s no wonder that any man would be drawn
find me repulsive?” Grace retreated another few steps, her bright eyes slowly dimming
his eyes cold and unfeeling. “Compared to her, you are arrogant, domineering, and ruthless. I spent a long time chasing after
looked at his handsome face, her beautiful
novelty. It’s not that I’ve changed. It’s that I was never a good man. You can leave now that you
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a threat tinged his final words, an eerie quiet hung in the room like an unwelcome
the silence amplified by the rhythmic tick–tock of a wall clock.
Eder’s gaze remained anchored to the window, his icy eyes, devoid of any trace of longing or attachment, painted a perfect picture of apathy. He stared into the endless expanse, his eyes reflecting
mounting tension, a sudden outburst of laughter detonated. The unexpected sound was akin to a balloon popping
surprise, only to see that instead of being angry, Grace was… laughing? Her sparkling eyes held not an ounce
maintain his frosty demeanor, shooting her a sharp glare. “Is something funny?”
to him, grasped the armrests of his office chair with both hands, leaned down, and
shot up, glaring at her in anger. “Can’t you understand
Grace only laughed louder, almost provocatively, as though she had seen through his performance long ago. “You put on quite a show. I almost fell for
lowering, her gaze falling on his hands clenched tightly on his thighs, a mocking tone in her voice. “When you act, you need to be thorough. Next time you lie, make sure not
retracting his hand and hiding it behind his back. His eyelashes fluttered nervously. Having his charade uncovered so directly
only maintain his dark expression and feign
tear down his defenses layer by layer. She lightly curled her finger under his chin, her dainty
his skin.
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