Chapter 356

When the words were spoken, I couldn't handle the pain anymore, and my body collapsed heavily. Before losing consciousness, I caught a glimpse of Ronald Wright's handsome face—he looked panicked. It seemed like he held me and said something, but the pain was so overwhelming that it drowned out everything, leaving me deafened. Then everything went black, and I was completely out of it. I had a dream. A vivid one. In the dream, Ronald Wright was even more reserved than he was in real life—super aloof but surprisingly gentle. Unlike his tendency to get annoyed easily now, his demeanor was calm. Our interactions? Dull. I was all over the place, bubbly and chatty, while he stayed quiet most of the time. Whether it was at the dining table, munching on fruit, snacking on treats, or watching TV, I kept the conversation alive, and he mostly listened. When he did respond, it was never dismissive. He paid attention to whatever I said, and it felt like he truly cared about what I shared. And then