Chapter 839:
“You say it’s for my own good, but have you asked for my permission? Every time you’re in trouble, you push me away. You don’t treat me like the most important person in your life!” I added, frustration rising in my voice.
Hearing this, Herbert immediately grabbed my shoulder to turn me around and face him. His voice was eager as he explained.
“It’s because you are the most important person in my life that I can’t bear to let you suffer with me. You can doubt anything, but you can’t doubt my love for you.”
Herbert’s eyes were locked onto mine, dark and intense. At that moment, he looked a little anxious. It was clear there was only me in his eyes.
This had to do with our personalities.
I had my own issues too. I wasn’t confident enough, and I didn’t trust him completely.
At that moment, I turned my gaze toward the window and said, “Betty and Hank are divorced because Hank has a new lover.”
“Betty and Hank are different from us. Maybe you’ve been overthinking recently. Even if all the men in the world cheat on their partners, I won’t, because I can’t fall in love with anyone else anymore,” Herbert comforted me.
I continued, “Actually, I’m very envious of Hank and Elsamara.”
“Elasmara is like I used to be. She’s bold and believes in love. Betty beat and scolded her in public, but she didn’t take it seriously. When Betty kept causing trouble, Elsamara and Hank hugged each other tightly, because she wanted to face it with him. They are like comrades.”
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Herbert looked at me, confusion evident on his face.
“Bella, I don’t understand what you’re trying to say.”
I didn’t respond to him immediately, but instead continued, “Although Hank and Elsamara aren’t in the best situation, they face their problems together, no matter what happens. It’s really touching how they encourage each other.”
Herbert placed a hand on my shoulder and nodded.
“I understand. I won’t hide anything from you in the future. Let’s face everything together and encourage each other, okay?”
“No!”
Herbert was stunned.
I continued, “You didn’t tell me about Lucas’s illness last time. Do you know how guilty I feel when I face him now? And now, with something happening to your father, you still chose not to let me know.”
“You’re pushing me out the door and leaving me behind when you’re in trouble. You’re treating me like an accessory, not a partner. Your other half? Or perhaps, you don’t trust me at all?”
“I already know I was wrong. Why don’t you punish me? I’m at your disposal,” Herbert said, his voice soft.
Herbert grabbed my hand, but this time, I didn’t soften. I looked at him through teary eyes, then withdrew my hand and said, “I don’t have time to punish you. I’m leaving.”
I grabbed my bag, turned, and walked away.
“Bella!”
Herbert tried to stop me, but by then, I had already opened the door of the office. Standing outside were not just the secretary, but several men and women holding documents. They seemed to be there to report to Herbert. I turned around and said, “John is innocent. Stop all of your actions immediately.”
After that, I quickly turned and walked away. When I entered the elevator, I saw him coming toward me. I quickly pressed the close button. In truth, I wasn’t even that angry.
