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mustered the strength in my legs and carefully got into his car on my own.
Then Soren entered from the other side, I turned to him, finally seizing the opportunity to ask, “What are you oing here? Didn’t we agree you wouldn’t get involved? Things could’ve gotten messy for you if they hadn’t gone he way they did.”
oren instructed the driver to head to the Oriole before responding. “I had some errands to run this morning. Then I finished, I checked the time and realized your hearing was about to wrap up. So, I thought I’d come see ou and maybe have lunch together afterward.
But as soon as I arrived, I saw the Kennedys surrounding you like a pack of wolves. It would’ve been even more oublesome if you’d gotten into an altercation with them, especially with your leg still healing.
So, I made a decisive call and stepped in to help.”
h, that’s how it was.
ratitude filled me, but so did unease over Soren’s actions. “Thank you for stepping in, but… you shouldn’t have aid that to Edward.
The Kennedys are like rabid dogs–they’ll bite anyone they think isn’t on their side. I just ended this, and you’ve ublicly implied we’ll be getting married. If someone twists your words, you’ll be in a lot of trouble.
With Edward’s illness and his family’s scandals, it wouldn’t be hard for others to see you as taking advantage of le situation.”
oren, however, simply smiled as if it didn’t matter. “I’ve considered everything you said the moment I decided to ursue you romantically. I wouldn’t have gone through all the effort to get close to you if I were afraid of the ouble you’re worried about.”
wouldn’t have gone through all that effort…
is words echoed in my mind, and I realized he was growing bolder in expressing his intentions.
though I was deeply concerned, I couldn’t bring myself to dampen the mood with my pessimism, especially hen I saw the warmth and sincerity in his eyes.
‘e fell silent for a moment, and Soren gently took my hand, wrapping it in his palm when he noticed I wasn’t sponding. “Didn’t your friends say it’s high time you celebrate today? You should be happy instead of frowning.” Okay…” I tried to smile as I looked at him. His hand was warm and dry, comforting in a way that made me luctant to pull away. Yet, despite his warmth, unease lingered in my heart.
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