Chapter 87 A Battle Of Persistence
“I wish Ecomild have done it all in our go ton, Casimir sighed helplessly “But falea’t like forcing things”
“Har I don’t
“The hardest part is always the beginning. I want to win your heart, to have a place in your thoughts. At the very least, I want to be in your line of sight”
“So you came up with this ridiculous plan? You think that every time I see this bracelet, Fill automatically think of your
Casimir nodded slightly, “You’re quite clever”
Haylee was shumed by his shamelessness, irritation surging through her. Without hesitation, she yanked off the bracelet “Sorry, but I won’t back down Whoever wants this stupid thing can have it
She Hong the bracelet onto the ground, but Casimir caught it effortlessly. His expression darkened as he pushed her back onto the hospital bed, forcefully fastening the bracelet onto her wrist again.
wrist..
His eyes burned with fury, an intensity she had rarely seen in him. His grip was so tight she thought he might snap her wrast
This usually steady voice had taken on a dangerous edge as he seized her chin and warned, “Tu only going to say this once. If you take it off again, I’ll go straight to Old Mis. Goodridge and tell her you nearly died falling off that cliff.”
Kayleesange flared. “If you dare to stress Grandma out, I’ll fight you to the end!”
The tension between them was sullocating.
In the end. Casimir was the first to relent “Ray–Ray, I’m not asking you to wear it forever. Just for a month, okay?” His tone
oticed, carrying a rare hint of pleading
Kaylee stared at hum, an unexplainable frustration rising in her chest. She turneil her head sharply, shaking off his grip on
Ties eiutions were in turmoil, maybe it was the pleading in his voice that got to her. Before she could stop herself, she
Two
“Ten days”
Camair straiglaned, his tall figure draped in a sleek black suit. His sharp, refined features held a rate warmth, his lips Curving slightly insatisfaction. “Get some rest. I won’t bother you anymore.”
Hayler watched him leave, her gaze lingering on his retreating figure. Then, she lowered her eyes to the pebble bracelet on
A small chain, yes i fel like a shackle, binding her in ways she couldn’t explain.
it
ale
Had he cherished her like this before, she wouldn’t have seen it as a shackle. She might have even felt the warmth of Toppiness and sweetness
it she allowed his feelings in spiral any further, could she truly let go?
adelible mark deep in her memories
The lethal allure of the first crush and past love was not to be underestimated
Haylee let out a heavy sigh. Tonight, she knew sleep would evade her
Aper owo days is the hospital she was discharged
207 PM M
Chapter 87 A Battle Of Persistence
A week later, an unexpected invitation arrived from Jeremiah, asking her to join him for tea at the Lorimer Estate.
She refused without hesitation. Ever si
since b
her fall from the cliff, his concern for her had been minimal.
Finished
She even started to wonder if he had completely forgotten about her–his fiancée!
And she was still waiting for him to reclaim the betrothal gifts and officially call off the engagement.
Shortly after she declined. Layla called. Her sweet voice drifted through the phone. “Ray–Ray, I’m hosting a tea party with some friends from our circle. If you’re free, do join us.”
Unable to resist Layla’s persistence, Raylee reluctantly agreed.
Then came a pause before Layla hesitantly added, “If possible, could you bring your brother Samuel along? It would liven things up
“Layla, you should ask him yourself. Things are tense between us right now.”
“Alright, no problem. I’m just happy you’re coming. No need for a gift, just having you there makes me happy.”
Raylee took a cab to the Lorimer Estate.
At the venue, Layia greeted her warmly and personally handed her a small cake. “By the way, what’s going on between you and Samuel? Is it about that poolside shooting incident? Is he still holding it against you?”
Layla, if you want to know about Samuel, ask him yourself. I don’t want to talk about him.”
“Alright, I get it. Every family has its own troubles,” Layla said gently, patting her shoulder.
Raylee studied the elegantly dressed woman in front of her. She hesitated, wanting to say something but ultimately holding
back
She knew about Layla’s unresolved past with Samuel.
A part of her wanted to remind Layla that she was a married woman now, and the past should stay in the past.
But after some thought, she decided it was best not to interfere.
Gesting involved in someone else’s drama meant dealing with the fallout. Especially when it came to that stupid Samuel. She had no intention of getting caught in his mess.
“Ray–Ray, Jeremiah still asleep. Could you go wake him up?” Layla asked
