“I won’t ignore your calls anymore. If you do encounter something similar in the future, give me a call, and I will find a way to solve it for you as soon as possible.”
Yuval continued to look at me apologetically, and I was moved by what he said. It was clear that he didn’t want Michael to play any part in my life.
I knew he meant well, and it was for my own good. Hence, I felt all the more touched.
“Okay. Thank you.”
I looked at Yuval gratefully. Although our relationship did not develop too quickly, he had shown great tolerance throughout our relationship.
My stomach started to grumble, causing me to glance at Yuval in embarrassment.
Ever since my dinner with Natalie last night, I had not had anything to eat yet. Worse still, I had not even drunk a single drop of water.
When he saw the embarrassed look on my face, he burst out laughing. After that, he looked at me and said with a gentle smile, “Come on, I’ll bring you out for breakfast.”
“No, there’s no need for that. I don’t want to go out when I look like this. Others might think that I’m the victim of domestic violence.”
I actually wanted to go out for some food, but I had second thoughts when I remembered the bruises on my face.
Yuval stiffened at my words. He finally came to his senses and looked at me in amusement.
“Do I look like a violent man? How would I hit my woman?”
When Yuval said that, his eyes were filled with tenderness.
I believed him. Ever since we got together, Yuval had always been a decent man. He was not someone who would hit a woman.
“Aren’t you hungry? I’ll go out and buy you something to eat.”
Yuval could see that I was only pulling his leg. After saying that, he quickly stood up and was about to leave to buy some food.
“There’s no need. I’ll just grab something to eat from the fridge.”
Although we were in a relationship, I still felt bad for troubling him.
“I saw a fast-food restaurant nearby. I’ll go and buy something for you.”
Yuval smoothed my bangs out and looked at me with a smile.
“Alright then. Thank you.”
I couldn’t refuse his offer. It seemed almost cruel to reject him.
Yuval bent down and planted a kiss on my forehead. Then, he turned around and left.
When he was gone, I let out a long sigh of relief. I felt touched by his gesture. Yet, I felt pressured at the same time too.
Just then, Natalie walked out of her bedroom and sat next to me.
“Anna, what’s going on with you and Michael? Why did you sleep with Michael last night? Didn’t you say before that there’s nothing between the both of you?”
When Natalie asked me those questions, she looked at me in all seriousness.
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