Billionaire's match novel

Chapter 318 At the time, Winnie had felt utterly defeated. Veronica's words had come true once again: everyone who got involved with her ended badly. Later, Oscar even came to the house demanding an explanation. Perhaps Michael leaving her was the best thing for him. So she had agreed to Oscar's request-not to bother Michael again. But she could never bring herself to say this to Michael. She was proud and didn't want him to pity her. "Grabbed the wrong person?

You think I'd believe that excuse?" Michael's voice carried a hint of amusement." If that's the case, why didn't you visit me once while I was in the hospital? And those words you said to others...' Michael would be better off dead'? What was that about?" "I didn't visit you... because your dad forbade it. And what I said to others... that was just out of anger," Winnie admitted, her voice unusually soft, her gaze lowering slightly. But what she said was true. After recovering, she had sneaked into the hospital, hoping to see Michael.

But Oscar's men were always on guard, never allowing her near. During that time, Veronica had spread stories about her and Michael everywhere, leaving Winnie publicly humiliated at every turn. She had always been sharp-tongued and accustomed to hiding her true feelings, and in a moment of frustration, she had spoken harshly to preserve the little shred of dignity she had. She never expected Michael would overhear. Afterwards, she regretted it deeply, hating her own sharp tongue, knowing he must have been hurt by her words.

It was precisely because she wasn't one to explain herself that she had wanted, more than once, to clarify things with Michael. But Michael had clearly intended to cut ties completely. He had finally given up chasing her, and Winnie naturally didn't want to interfere any further. Perhaps it was better for both of them. "Are you... telling the truth?" Michael hesitated for a moment. His eyes, which had held suspicion, softened, replaced by emotions too deep to dissolve. Winnie glanced at him from the corner of her eye, her face betraying a trace of awkwardness.

"Believe it or not- it's up to you." "I believe you," Michael said almost immediately, his clear, steady voice brushing against her slight impatience with a warmth that made her heart sink. Winnie pursed her lips, refusing to meet his gaze, and said nothing more. "Then our misunderstandings are cleared," Michael continued after a pause. "All the unpleasantness of the past ... ends here." This time, his voice was no longer cold. It remained calm and composed, but there was a gentle warmth in it that felt like the first breeze of spring returning. Winnie hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

Michael extended his hand toward her. "So... can we still be friends?" Winnie looked at his hand and slowly placed hers in it. His palm closed around hers-warm, strong, reassuring. For a moment, her eyes welled up, but she quickly reminded herself of Oscar's warning. And the advice of her 1/2 Chapter 318 +25 Bonus own family. The light in Michael's eyes had just begun to return when Winnie added coldly, "As long as you don't expect too much from me. I'm not reliable, and I could never..." "I know. You'd never like me." Before she could finish, Michael spoke first.

He had heard these words from her before, so many times that it had left him with a mental scar. His expression darkened. He hadn't expected her to feel differently toward him. All of Winnie's previous boyfriends had been completely opposite to him in personality. He had understood long ago that he wasn't her type. Since he could never become the person she wanted, being friends was enough. At least he wouldn't have to endure the pain of unrequited longing. And now, finally, they could speak openly and settle old grievances. That alone made him satisfied.

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