Chapter 352

Since things had already reached this point—and since even my affair had been dragged into the open—some things just had to be said, no matter how brutal. Even if it meant I'd lose Ronald Wright's help right then and there, I was ready for it. I couldn’t lie to him just for a little short-term gain. Honestly, I thought Ronald would blow up. I mean, what I said wasn't exactly kind—especially now that I knew he still had feelings for me. It probably stabbed him right in the heart. But his face didn’t budge. He just looked at me, eyes dark and unreadable, the corners of his mouth barely lifted. “Oh? So if one day you start liking me, you'll consider getting back together?” He clearly wasn’t letting this go. I played it safe and shrugged. “Maybe.” He playfully pinched my cheek, a cold chuckle slipping out—like he couldn’t decide whether to laugh at how stubborn I was or my excuse for turning him down. But he didn’t push further. Instead, his hand slid to my waist, the grip firm. His voice