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Chapter 345

Chapter 345 I Liked You

In hindsight, I finally realized that he was talking about Marjorie. I laughed, pursing my lips and said, "Isn't it a bit redundant for you to explain this to me?"

"No way!" His voice was very firm, "There are very few women around me. Besides my relatives, there are no others that I can interact with. Today was an exception."

I really wanted to laugh, I hadn't realized he had this side to him. I couldn't help but say, "You helping her is normal, no one would ignore someone in danger, so you don't need to explain to me."

Many times, I seriously doubted whether Walter's heart under his handsome appearance was made of wood, otherwise, how could he be so rigid in such matters.

He paused slightly for a few seconds, glanced at me sideways, and said, "Are you not angry because you don't care, or do you really think it's not a big deal?"

I originally wanted to tell him that it was really nothing, but when I glanced at his serious gaze, I couldn't help but recall Olivia's words.

The one to be regretted was the person who didn't cherish the sincerity of others.

After hesitating for a few seconds, I suddenly blurted out, "Walter, do you want us to start over because I saved you in the past, or because..."

"I liked you!"

His voice was serious and solemn.

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Our eyes met, I didn't expect him to be so straightforward.

My heart skipped a beat for a moment, I was somewhat at a loss for words. After all, it seemed like this was the first time we had seriously discussed such a topic together. Perhaps he had been lost in thought for too long, he had parked the car by the roadside.

He looked at me and said, "It has nothing to do with you saving me, Tabatha. It was my first time being a husband and for the past two years, I tried my best to be responsible for you, but I failed. Instead, I hurt you because of a stranger. I'm sorry that I couldn't give you a fulfilling marriage experience. It's my fault. I know it seems ridiculous. to say these things to you now, but Tabatha, can you give me a chance? I want to make it up to you."

I pursed my lips, not rushing to answer him, just looking at him and saying, "If we part like this, you might miss me for a lifetime. This version of me, perhaps, will forever become the obsession in your heart that you yearn for but can't have, right?"

He didn't know why I said that, a hint of fear showing on his handsome face. He furrowed his brows and said, "Tabatha..."

I took a deep breath and continued, "Walter, I am a particularly stubborn person, obstinate and vengeful, always seeking retribution. I've seen everything you've done recently, and to be honest, I was secretly pleased. But I'm sorry, I need time to consider whether or not to give you this opportunity to make amends. After all, no one can guarantee that reigniting old feelings won't end up repeating past mistakes." Upon hearing that I was willing to consider, a smile appeared on his face. He nodded and said, "Alright, as long as you don't reject me, not matter how long, I'll wait."

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The atmosphere in the car was a bit strange, I was not used to Walter's state at this time, and said, "You take me home first."

"Mm!"

He responded to me and started the car.

Scenery kept flashing by outside the car window, and I suddenly realized that Walter had been talking a lot more recently, more specifically, he had been talking to me a lot more than before. Originally, we had planned to go to the old house to see the winter sweet, but we spent the whole day at the welfare home and were tired, so we didn't go.

Walter didn't leave until he had dropped me off at the Conner's place.

I went home and looked around, there was no one at home. I called my mother, and the phone was answered after only a few rings.

From the other end came the voice of mother, "Tabatha, are you home yet?"

I grunted, furrowing my brows, "Are you still at the hospital?"

Mother sighed, "Yes, Marjorie's foot injury was severe. The doctor said she had twisted her bone and needed to be hospitalized. I'll stay with her for a while and then go back."

I pursed my lips, facing the phone, couldn't help but ask, "Wasn't Alexander there?"

"Yes!" Mother began, "He went to handle Marjorie's hospital admission procedures, and also to get the lab test forms. There's a lot to do. It's good for me to stay here and chat with Marjorie. Oh, we won't be back for dinner tonight, you'll have to sort out something to eat yourself."

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