âI thought you were nothing special to me, just one of the many girls Iâve liked before. If you werenât around, I figured I wouldnât feel any different.
But, during the time you were away from the company, I kept feeling like something was missing in my everyday life. I would often think about you, pacing back and forth in front of me.
And when I see you with other guys, I get jealous! How could you treat them the same way you treat me?
I canât stand you being good to other guys! You canât be good to other guys!â
Belinda was a bit confused.
What on earth was Chase doing? Was he acting like a spoiled child?
âMr. Lariosâ¦â
Chase wiped his eyes on her shoulder. âWould you consider being with me again? Once weâre together, I promise I wonât have anything to do with other girls. Iâll only date you! Would you give me a chance? Try again with me. Please?â
Belinda found herself short of breath, but her rational mind told her that she and this man werenât a good fit.
âI want a stable relationship and a simple, peaceful life. Mr. Larios, even if I admit that I still have feelings for you, weâre really not suitable.
I once naively thought that I could be the special one who could change you. But now I understand that Iâm not special.
Maybe you do have some feelings for me. But youâre used to open relationships. How long could you hold back for me?
I donât think it would be long. By then, youâd probably just casually turn around and do your own thing. I canât bear being abandoned again. Forget it!â
When she finished saying âforget it,â Belinda could feel Chase stiffen up.
âWonât you reconsider?â
Belinda didnât respond. She wasnât that determined; after all, the man before her was someone she had once pursued fervently.
At this moment, a knock on the door interrupted their conversation.
Chase got up and opened the door.
Ellinor was standing there with a hint of displeasure.
Chase put on his usual smile. âBoss, whatâs up?â
Ellinor glanced at the bedroom and then said, âDonât bully her, send her home later.â
Chase nodded. âOkay, got it.â
Belinda came to her senses and walked over. âAuntie, I donât want to leave.â
Ellinorâs eyes hardened. âWhat did you call me?â
Belinda quickly corrected herself. âEllinor, can I stay here tonight? We havenât seen each other in a long time, and I have a lot of things to tell you. I want to chat with you.â
Ellinor knew without thinking what Belinda wanted to talk to her about. It was probably to speak up for Theo.
âIf you have something to say, we can find another time to talk. Iâm not in a good mood right now; you should go home and rest.â